ATM skimming 'could affect credit card holders'

The Northern Territory Police Major Fraud Unit is on the lookout for two offenders thought to have links with groups which have been skimming Automatic Telling Machines.

Two offenders believed to have links with groups that have been skimming Automatic Telling Machines are wanted by the Northern Territory Police Major Fraud Unit.

The two eastern European men are thought to have been using counterfeit money in some Darwin banks.

However, the police admit there is no evidence to suggest that the skimming con – which could affect Australian bank account or credit card holders if committed in their area - has taken place in the city.

Officials found approximately €15,000 ($22,711) in counterfeit money, used in €100 and €50 denominations, on Monday February 15th. The tricksters had received Australian dollars in return.

Police believe the offenders have been in Darwin since mid-January.

The news comes shortly after a Malaysian man was jailed for two years and nine months after conning Australian retailers in a $400,000 credit card scam, the Australian Associated Press reported.

By Nate Sawyer