I found the nearest ATM for my bank, Wells Fargo.
I inserted my credit card as I always do, but knowing that this trip to the ATM may end up in an encounter with the NYPD.
I entered my PIN backwards, after several pauses to make sure I was doing it right.
Even though I put in the wrong PIN, the ATM allowed me to continue without rejecting my card.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdI decided I would give my imaginary robber $40 if this hack worked. Two Andrew Jacksons would be generous on my budget.
At this point, an error message came up on the screen, the same one I would receive having entered any incorrect PIN. Both of my attempts ended with the same result.
I left the ATM empty handed, as did my faux robber. The police never showed up.