PIN NUMBER REVERSAL (GOOD TO KNOW) / myLot

India

December 1, 2006 6:46am CST

If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw money from an ATM machine, you can notify the police by entering your Pin # in reverse. For example if your pin number is 1234 then you would put in 4321. The ATM recognizes that your pin number is backwards from the ATM card you placed in the machine.The machine will still give you the money you requested, but unknown to the robber,the police will be immediately dispatched to help you. This information was recently broadcasted on TV and it states that it is seldom used because people don't know it exists.Please pass this along

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35 responses

malsun

@malsun (1528)

• United States

2 Dec 06

if this is indeed true than i hope it works. But if the theives also are aware of this, I dont know, they will think of a loophole or harm the individual after taking the money (incase the police are late!)

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tmcspadden

@tmcspadden (220)

• United States

2 Dec 06

I never would have thought of that and it would be good to know. But I really don't think that I would even be able to remember that, let alone take advantage of it, if I ever were in a situation where I was being robbed. I know we all react differently in a crisis and as of yet I have never had the pleasure of being robbed but I am honest enough with myself to admit I might just panic and give them all the money :/

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naziashajid

@naziashajid (847)

• Canada

2 Dec 06

Thanks for the information. I didn't have any idea that something like this could exist!

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juliocstryfe

@juliocstryfe (2019)

• Brazil

1 Dec 06

I didnt know that, thanks for the info, aqesome! Have a nice day!

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AIKOMEI

@AIKOMEI (300)

• Singapore

1 Dec 06

Are you really, really sure it works for all banks located in all areas of the world? If it does, THANK YOU!!!!!!

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Crystalwatson345

@Crystalwatson345 (441)

• United States

1 Dec 06

wow I didnt know that I am going to ask my bank about that be sure but that sounds kool

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mansha

@mansha (6298)

• India

1 Dec 06

This one is good thread.I didn't knew this thing-is it applicable globally.Is it applicable on all cards.I am from India hence I wanted to know where can you get more information on this.

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robbers

ankagar

@ankagar (1034)

• India

1 Dec 06

I am also from India, I dont know where can u get more information on this perhaps contacting your bank authourities can be of use.

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foxxeechocolate

@foxxeechocolate (525)

• United States

4 Dec 06

your hot

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sanorita

@sanorita (58)

• India

24 Dec 06

excuse me.. ur line is jus not apt fr this discussion. we need to give our view on particular text not jus write in watevr we wanna.. sad tht u didnt kno...

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unisis

@unisis (1673)

• Indonesia

7 Feb 07

yes thank you for your information that can prevent my money stolen

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@wasim989 (2298)

• India

1 Dec 06

Thanks for the info but is it applicable every where in the world.

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lizhao

@lizhao (109)

• China

2 Dec 06

million, or the payments over years for the full amount. Take into consideration that the government wants a hefty chunk for taxes......

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platypus

@platypus (334)

• Italy

1 Dec 06

It's the first time I hear this. are you sure? it seems to me, it is a urban legend... anyway, it is good to know that. we never know in life! :)

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urban legend

ankagar

@ankagar (1034)

• India

1 Dec 06

if u find this knowledge handy at trouble then its worth to get it free.

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sanorita

@sanorita (58)

• India

24 Dec 06

Is that soo... i dont believe it... if u give ur pin in the reversed order.. ur ATM wont accept it.. wen i frgt my pin i ws trying wt all numbrs i rebmbrd.. i also the exact reverse of it.. but it didnt accept.. soo i guess its not all over the world.. may b some specific place..

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TheoMom

@TheoMom (110)

• United States

12 Dec 06

Good information if it works.. Hope I never have to... but good to know.

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banditwsj

@banditwsj (653)

• Indonesia

8 Feb 07

this is good information for me. but as long as i know that was a good idea to make it happened. i hope that will be happen on Indonesia also, so is it already available on your country. i hope they will need a special good machine and program in the future, to make that happening.

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riia0033

@riia0033 (344)

• India

2 Dec 06

does it really work , oh if it is , thanks

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padhukr

@padhukr (2267)

• India

2 Dec 06

Wow..thanks for sharing this information with us, I really had no idea. Good to know if I ever find myself in that situation (lets hope not though).

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wow

blueman

@blueman (16509)

• India

2 Dec 06

good info, didn't know it works that way.

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tejaswinee

@tejaswinee (705)

• India

4 Dec 06

this is not implemented in all the countries though it may be existing in some countries i m not sure of it. Actually there weer some issues with this.. like if the PIN is a palindrome or something ..

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lizhao

@lizhao (109)

• China

2 Dec 06

because i do not use the atm so i forgot my pin # and my bank does not change them they issue a new card and pin and they charge 5.00 for the card.

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vinaykant

@vinaykant (812)

• India

2 Dec 06

thanx a lot for this new info but i do not think it will success in india because there is police do not care any one.

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