An automated banking machine (10) includes a controller (72) in
the machine operative to selectively illuminate light emitting devices (118,
126) for purposes of facilitating user operation of the machine. Sensing devices
(128) adjacent a card reader slot (28) on the machine enables the
controller to detect the presence of unauthorized card reading devices. Structural
features adjacent to a card reader slot (242) further reduce the risk of
the undetected installation of unauthorized card reading devices.