In rural areas, cash withdrawals are a constant problem in our lives. However, large withdrawals of more than 20,000 are not suitable for ATMs. Xiaobian's personal experience tells you why you should be extra cautious when withdrawing money in the countryside.
Rural life, although comfortable and peaceful, but compared to the city, bank branches are limited, ATMs have become our main means of withdrawal. However, large withdrawals of more than 20,000 are an exception. I experienced an accident firsthand and made me realize the importance of this issue.
In my hometown, there are no bank branches, only a rural credit union located in the county seat. One day, I needed to withdraw more than $20,000 in cash to cover the down payment for the purchase of land. Due to the tight schedule, I decided to go to a nearby ATM to operate.
When I arrived at the cash machine, I noticed some suspicious people around. However, out of confidence in my safety, I didn't pay much attention and proceeded with the withdrawal. However, things soon changed.
I had just picked up the cash, and when I was about to leave, someone suddenly snatched the cash from behind. Panicked, although I tried to catch up, the other party fled very quickly. This made me very sad, not only because of the loss of money, but also because I felt a serious blow to my safety.
Looking back on this experience, I realized that large sums of cash of more than 20,000 can easily attract the attention of criminals. There are relatively few ATMs in rural areas, and relatively few people withdraw money from them, so it is easier for criminals to target such targets. If multiple people withdraw money at the same time, it will be more difficult for them to find the target.
In addition to security concerns, there are other drawbacks to using ATMs. First of all, ATMs have a limited amount of cash available, and if you need to withdraw large amounts of cash at once, it may not be enough. Secondly, ATMs have limited operating time, especially at night, and ATMs may not function properly.
Therefore, friends in rural areas, when withdrawing more than 20,000 yuan in cash, please choose the appropriate way carefully. We can consider making large withdrawals through bank counters, or make an appointment with the bank in advance to arrange a better withdrawal time.
In general, ATMs in rural areas are very convenient for small withdrawals, but we need to be extra cautious for large withdrawals over 20 thousand. We must improve our own safety awareness and protect our property and life.