Can You Spot The Scamming Device Attached To This Cashpoint?

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Can you spot what's wrong with this cashpoint?

Hint: You might need a magnifying glass.

The British Transport Police have released these images which detail the latest cashpoint scam.

The ATM located in Manchester's Piccadilly Station has a tiny skimming device which uses a pinhole camera.

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Following the discovery, BTP have warned people to stay vigilant when taking out money.

The images reveal how small and inconspicuous the devices which criminals attach to ATM.

A secret camera, covered in a grey tile, was fixed above the keypad to read the victims' pin numbers, while a separate fake card slot was placed over the genuine slot.

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The skimmer was recovered by officers on a busy Saturday lunchtime, November 7, after it was spotted by a cash machine user.

Over recent years, fraudsters have targeted cashpoint users across the city centre, south Manchester, Trafford and Stockport.

Earlier this month, officers in Manchester issued a fresh warning on Twitter: ‘Out at night & using an ATM? Be aware and shield your PIN.'