Systems,
computer program products, and methods are described herein for using an anomaly deterrent sensor within a self-service
machine for dispensing physical items. The present disclosure is configured to: detect an interaction between a
payment instrument with available resources and a self-service
machine for dispensing physical items; receive an anomaly notification from an anomaly deterrent sensor within the self-service
machine for dispensing physical items wherein the anomaly notification is associated with forced entry into the self-service machine, wherein the anomaly deterrent sensor detects forced entry into a physical item dispensing area within the self-service machine during the interaction between the
payment instrument and self-service machine; and trigger a set of security measures associated with the self-service machine for dispensing physical items upon reception of the anomaly notification originating from the anomaly deterrent sensor, wherein the set of security measures comprises playing a pre-recorded alarm.