Anti-skimming devices to stop credit card fraud on Boris bikes | News: "Boris bike docking stations are being fitted with anti-skimming technology amid fears they will become a magnet for credit card fraud.
Transport for London is worried the cycle hire scheme will be targeted by criminals when it is widened to include tourists and casual users next month.
TfL said in a statement today: “Additional security anti-skimming devices will be fitted to all Barclays Cycle Hire terminals. This will ensure card readers are not tampered with in any way.”
A spokeswoman added: “Software will detect electronic equipment fitted to the terminal by someone wanting to clone cards. When people are using cards we want to make sure they are as safe as possible.”
TfL confirmed that unregistered users would be able to hire bikes from December 3 — a date revealed by the Evening Standard a month ago, and four months later than promised by Boris Johnson."
Transport for London is worried the cycle hire scheme will be targeted by criminals when it is widened to include tourists and casual users next month.
TfL said in a statement today: “Additional security anti-skimming devices will be fitted to all Barclays Cycle Hire terminals. This will ensure card readers are not tampered with in any way.”
A spokeswoman added: “Software will detect electronic equipment fitted to the terminal by someone wanting to clone cards. When people are using cards we want to make sure they are as safe as possible.”
TfL confirmed that unregistered users would be able to hire bikes from December 3 — a date revealed by the Evening Standard a month ago, and four months later than promised by Boris Johnson."
