With the holidays in full swing, the shopping that brings retailers their biggest gains of the year also delivers the biggest fraud and theft hits. According to Forbes, many stores experience one third of their annual theft losses during the holiday season. Don’t let your ATM cash become a prime target for theft. Taking the proper precautions to protect yourself and your ATM may prevent a host of issues including cash theft, ATM downtime and personal injury.
Time it: If possible, load the machine before or after store hours. If you must load the machine during business hours, choose a time when traffic is slowest.
Out of Sight: When loading the ATM do so in a secure area, not visible to customers. An extra removable cassette will help you reload faster and keep your cash out of sight.
Partner up: Make sure you have another employee spot you while you load. An extra set of eyes will decrease the likelihood of theft or personal injury during the loading process.