Card readers should be sturdily attached to the machine. Anything unusual or out of place may be a sign that it has been tampered with. In particular, be wary if:  There are glue marks around the reader. There is tape sticking out from under the reader. The reader is skewed or hanging off to the side. A loose piece of plastic or equipment is sticking out from the reader. Small cameras are often attached to the ATM to get your PIN number after you enter your card. Cameras may be hidden above the PIN pad, above the display screen, or in nearby structures, like a rack or shelf.  If you see a small pinhole drilled into the ATM, be careful, as it could be a small camera. If you see something like a pack of cigarettes, book, deck of cards, or mug sitting on or near the ATM, move it aside to see if it is hiding a camera. Legitimate cameras installed by the bank are usually very noticeable. They may be large, and there may be a sign indicating where they are. Card skimmer cameras are usually very small or hidden. These are usually shaped as a rectangular bar. It will usually be glued or taped onto the ATM itself. This bar may contain a camera and other equipment to get your card info.  Look for a small pinhole in the bar. If you see one, it likely contains a small camera. If it is attached to the light, be especially wary. Normally, there should nothing covering the ATM’s light. If you’re uncertain about a piece of equipment on the ATM, try wiggling it with your hand. If it budges or moves, it is likely a skimmer. Sometimes, thieves will put a fake key pad over the real pad to capture your PIN number. A fake key pad may have larger or thicker keys than usual. It may also be raised up from the rest of the ATM. If a graphic is partially covered or doesn't align properly, it may be because there is a fake case attached over them. Normal ATMs should not have skewed, covered, or cut-off graphics and shapes.  Look at the space under the card reader. If there are arrows, make sure that they are not covered partially. There should be a space between any arrows and the card reader itself. If the instructions next to the card reader are partially covered or cut off, it is likely that there is a plastic skimmer attached over them. If you use a certain ATM  often, stay alert for any unusual changes. If you see something off—whether it is a strange piece of plastic or a new plastic mold over the card reader—trust your gut and go to a new ATM. Watch out for:  Unusual colors on your ATM, especially on the card reader itself. A card reader that juts out more than usual. Cracks around the receipt slot, speakers, audio jack, or cash dispenser. No flashing indicator where there was one before.
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One-sentence summary -- Examine the card reader for signs of tampering. Look around for a hidden camera. Check the top of the ATM for unusual plastic pieces. Examine the key pad for larger keys or unusual thickness. Check to see if lines, arrows, and other graphics are covered up. Pay attention to anything unusual on your normal ATM.


Rinse away the baking soda with warm water. Then, wipe the stainless steel with a paper towel. The rust should be gone!
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One-sentence summary -- Rinse the paste away.


This form, numbered FL-100, tells the court why you want a legal separation and briefly identifies the issues the court will need to address, including child custody, child and spousal support, and property division. You can download an FL-100 here. This form, numbered FL-110, gives notice to the other party that you have filed a Petition for Legal Separation. The party filing the petition is the "Petitioner," and the party responding to the petition is the "Respondent." The form informs the Respondent that he or she has 30 days to file a response to the petition, or else a default judgment may be entered against him or her. You can download an FL-110 here. Read this form carefully, as it contains some basic restraining orders limiting what the parties  can do with marital debts and assets and residency of any children of the parties while the separation is pending. This form, number FL-105, informs the court of where any children are living and whether they are involved in other court cases. You can download an FL-105 here. California's statewide fee schedule is available here. The fee to file a Petition for Legal Separation is $435 (the fee may vary in Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco counties). If you are low-income and cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you can file a request for a fee waiver, numbered FW-001. You can download an FW-001 here.  You may qualify for a waiver if you are receiving public benefits, if your household income falls below a specified threshold, or if the court finds that you do not have enough money to pay for both your household's basic needs and the court fees.  Be sure to read the Information Sheet on Waiver of Superior Court Fees and Costs (FW-001-INFO) Some counties require additional local forms for a legal separation. Check with your Family Law Facilitator or your county court’s website. You can locate your county court’s website by selecting your county on the California court’s Find My Court webpage. If you are applying for a Fee Waiver, make only one copy of your FW-001 form. You will be filing the original form and keeping the copy for your own records. The FW-001 is confidential and should not be served on the other party. Have your server serve all of the following documents:  Copies of everything you filed with the court (except for a Fee Waiver, if any) A blank Response form  A blank Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), if you have any minor children with the other party Two (2) copies of the Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt, if the other party agrees to accept service by mail. If the other party does not fill out the Acknowledgment and file it with the court, you will need to have your server serve him or her again, in person.
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Fill out a Petition for Legal Separation. Fill out a Summons. Fill out a Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) only if you have any minor children with the other party. Fill out a Fee Waiver if you cannot afford to pay the filing fee. Fill out any required local forms. File your forms with the court and have them served on the other party.