New ATM Scam Can Drain Your Bank Account
Authorities are warning people about an ATM scam that could leave you with an empty bank account. According to ABC 7, here’s how scammers get your cash. Thieves gain access…
Authorities are warning people about an ATM scam that could leave you with an empty bank account. According to ABC 7, here's how scammers get your cash.
Thieves gain access to your accounts by pouring glue into an ATM's card slot, which forces customers to use their cards' "tap" feature, according to the San Francisco Police Department. However, tapping one's card works differently than using the slot; after the machine dispenses cash, the transaction window stays open.
When a customer fails to notice this, the thief -- who's usually watching from a nearby location -- then steps up to the ATM and makes further withdrawals, police say.
One victim, San Francisco resident Joey Mularky, says he actually interacted with the thief before he was ripped off. "It looked like someone had stuffed a gift card in there and it was really sticky," Mularky says. "He says, 'Oh -- you have to tap your card because it's been broken.' And I was like, 'Oh, thanks."
These Are The Wealthiest Towns In North Carolina
Let's face it we aren't Silicon Valley or the Upper East Side of Manhattan. But that doesn't mean there isn't money in North Carolina. And with the lower cost of living here than in other areas, it can be easier to gain and maintain wealth. Just look at some of the most expensive homes for sale just in Charlotte. There are some high price tags. And the rich, well they tend to hang out with other wealthy individuals. The Oxford Dictionary defines wealth as "an abundance of valuable possessions or money". I typically think of wealth as the type of money that spans generations. Regardless the wealthiest towns in North Carolina are those with the highest median household income and home values. Our friends over at Suburbs101.com compiled a list of the 9 Wealthiest Towns in North Carolina. Some of these I'd classify more as suburbs but you still get the point.
Below you will find a list of the wealthiest towns and suburbs as reported by Suburbs101.com. The information presented in this article is based on data from the US Census American Community Survey and the rankings are based on median household income. You can read their full study here.
9. Davidson, NC
Median Household Income: $141,845
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 75%
Median Home Value: $487,000
8. Bartons Creek, NC
Median Household Income: $150,735
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 70.7%
Median Home Value: $499,600
7. Walnut Creek, NC
Median Household Income: $150,938
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 71.6%
Median Home Value: $394,800
6. Weddington, NC
Median Household Income: $152,377
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 64.8%
Median Home Value: $549,200
5. Sandy Ridge, NC
Median Household Income: $153,893
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 61.50%
Median Home Value: Not provided
4. Center Grove, NC
Median Household Income: $1574,107
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 57.9%
Median Home Value: $408,700
3. Biltmore Forest, NC
Median Household Income: $173,750
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 83.1%
Median Home Value: $1,074,500
2. New Light, NC
Median Household Income: $184,385
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 62%
Median Home Value: $467,100
1. Marvin, NC
Median Household Income: $221,350
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 76.4%
Median Home Value: $686,600
