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Your ATM Is a Target: Why Maryland Businesses Need Service That Includes Security Checks

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From downtown Baltimore to suburban strip malls in Columbia, Maryland businesses are thriving—but so are scammers. If your business has an ATM, here’s a reality check: it’s not just a revenue stream… it’s a target.

Card skimming. Tampering. Jackpotting attempts. Maryland sees it all. And unless your ATM service includes routine security checks, you could be leaving your business (and your customers) vulnerable.

Here’s why Goldstar ATM’s service plans in Maryland always include security checks—and why that matters now more than ever.

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🎯 Why ATMs Are Attractive Targets in Maryland

Maryland’s dense population, heavy commuter flow, and mixed urban/rural zones create a prime environment for ATM-related fraud and theft. Here’s what we’ve seen locally:

  • Skimmers placed inside card readers in urban ATMs

  • Keypad overlays used to capture PINs in high-traffic areas

  • Unauthorized access attempts in unattended or poorly lit machines

  • Network attacks targeting outdated processing systems

Add seasonal tourist spikes and late-night operating hours to the mix, and your machine becomes a high-value target without proper safeguards.

🔐 What Goldstar’s Security Checks Include

Our service plans don’t just keep your machine running—they keep it secure. Here’s what we check during a typical Maryland service visit:

✅ Physical Inspection

  • Card reader tamper checks

  • Keypad and fascia integrity (checking for overlays or fake parts)

  • Lock and cabinet inspection

  • Internal seals and access point review

✅ Software & Firmware Security

  • Verification of the latest security patches

  • Operating system updates

  • Encryption protocol checks for EMV and PCI compliance

✅ Surveillance & Environment

  • Placement audit (Is the machine in a safe, visible location?)

  • Lighting and visibility analysis

  • Camera presence and recording functionality (if applicable)

✅ Remote Monitoring Setup

We ensure your machine is properly enrolled in Goldstar’s remote monitoring tools, so we’re alerted to suspicious behavior before it escalates.

🧠 Education Is Protection

We also provide quick on-site education so you and your staff know what to watch for:

  • How to identify skimmers

  • Signs of forced entry

  • What to do if a customer reports suspicious activity

This isn’t a one-and-done service—it’s a partnership designed to help you protect your brand and your customers.

🛑 True Story: A Skimmer Found in a Baltimore ATM

One of our clients in downtown Baltimore called because their ATM seemed “a little off.” We arrived within hours and found a professionally installed skimmer buried deep in the card reader. It had been active for less than 24 hours.

Our technician removed the device, resecured the machine, and updated their system firmware—all on the same visit.

Because of routine checks and a fast response, we prevented fraud that could have impacted dozens of customers and severely damaged trust in that business.

🧭 Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Skimming and tampering don’t just cost you chargebacks or technical repairs—they cost reputation. And in a trust-based economy like Maryland’s, that’s everything.

Goldstar ATM service plans include full security checks at no extra cost. Whether you’re on the Eastern Shore or in Prince George’s County, our local team has your back.

📞 Schedule a Maryland security check today—and let’s lock it down.

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