A viral Facebook post has dangerous and untrue advice telling you what to do if you get robbed at an ATM

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I found the nearest ATM for my bank, Wells Fargo.

I found the nearest ATM for my bank, Wells Fargo.
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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 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.
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I entered my PIN backwards, after several pauses to make sure I was doing it right.

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.

Even though I put in the wrong PIN, the ATM allowed me to continue without rejecting my card.
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I decided I would give my imaginary robber $40 if this hack worked. Two Andrew Jacksons would be generous on my budget.

I 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.

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.
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I left the ATM empty handed, as did my faux robber. The police never showed up.

I left the ATM empty handed, as did my faux robber. The police never showed up.