Attackers sometimes use adhesives to stick their templates. If you see residue, glue stains, or scratches around the edges of the keypad, alert the bank or establishment immediately.

The term "zakazany" (forbidden) underscores the illegality of these tools. Possessing or distributing templates designed to capture credentials without consent is a criminal offense in most jurisdictions. It falls under the umbrella of and social engineering .

"Hej! Gramy w Zakazanego Długopisa w [miejsce/czas]. Zasady: nie wolno pokazywać zębów i uchylać się przed długopisem. Kto się uśmiechnie, pije. Kto ma chęć?"

: Used by designers to create professional-looking mockups for brand merchandise.

If a stranger approaches you at an ATM or card reader with a pen or cloth offering to "clean the screen" or help you, decline immediately and step back. This is a classic distraction technique used to deploy a template or read your PIN.