28
Mostly False
Global
The text suggests that entering your pin code in reverse at an ATM will prevent the money from being dispensed if you are being robbed.
The claim that entering your PIN in reverse at an ATM will alert police or prevent money from being dispensed is false. Multiple fact-checking organizations such as AP News, Snopes, and FACTLY have rated this claim as false. These sources confirm that it is an urban legend and no ATMs have this feature. Additionally, while the concept was patented, it has never been implemented in practice.
Individual Claims
28
Mostly False
Technology
Dialing your pin code in reverse at an ATM will keep the money clamped inside.
The claim has been debunked by multiple fact-checking organizations: AP News, Snopes, and FACTLY all rated it false. The idea is an urban legend and has not been implemented in any ATMs.
Fact Check Score
37
Fact Check Weight
40
Web Consensus Score
10
Web Consensus Weight
30
Source Quality Score
10
Source Quality Weight
15
Llm Reasoning Score
10
Llm Reasoning Weight
15
Weighted Total
28
Evidence Summary
3 fact-checks (AP, Snopes, FACTLY) rated as False.
