WARN & WATCH OUT: Plastic devices almost seamlessly added to the front of automatic teller machines can help thieves steal your financial info and money, like this one found last night in Queens. How it happened: http://cbsloc.al/2v5DtZR | CBS New York

An ATM (Automated Teller Machine) allows users to perform basic banking transactions without visiting a bank. It works by connecting to the bank’s central system through a secure network. When a user inserts their debit or credit card and enters a PIN, the ATM verifies the information with the bank. Once authenticated, the user can withdraw cash, check balances, or transfer funds. The machine dispenses cash using a mechanism that counts and delivers notes accurately and updates the account balan