ATM Fraud Showdown

While using your local bank's ATM after hours, you catch someone in a maintenance uniform installing what appears to be a card skimming device. As you reach for your phone to call security, they notice you and initiate a tense negotiation, offering you a cut of their operation in exchange for silence. Your next few words could either stop a major fraud ring or make you an accomplice.

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Survivors

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Bank Customer (Regular civilian who stumbled upon the crime)

Conversation Partner

Marcus 'The Ghost' Chen

Setting

Dimly lit ATM vestibule with security cameras visible but possibly disabled

Location

First National Bank ATM location, Downtown Financial District

Learning Objectives

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Successfully alert authorities or gather evidence without raising suspicion

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Avoid making direct threats or accusations that could trigger violence

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Either secure a safe exit or stall until security arrives

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Hey... let's both stay calm. I saw you notice what I'm doing here. I could explain why this isn't what you think, or we could discuss a much simpler solution - one that puts $5000 in your pocket tonight. Your choice.”

This is how Marcus 'The Ghost' Chen's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#449

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