2002 Adams Case
From Phantom
Key Facts
| Amount stolen | R25,000 (South African Rand) |
| Number of Withdrawals | 17 |
| ATM Locations | South Africa |
| Issuing Bank | First National Bank of South Africa |
| Acquiring Bank(s) | Unspecified Saswitch ATMs |
| Card Type | Current Account (unconfirmed) |
| Withdrawal time period | 17 days |
| Days from theft to discovery | No |
| Card theft involved | Complaint to bank, Criminal Investigation |
| Level of customer action | Complaint to bank, Criminal Investigation |
| PIN Status | Unknown |
| Outcome | Unresolved. Police investigating theft |
Case Details
- Adams noticed low bank balance, complained to bank.
- Bank advised her to change PIN and Adams did so.
- Thefts continued until balance exhausted.
- Media report withdrawals leave pensioner broke here.
