bevalee Report post Posted September 14, 2005 I don't know how, but someone has got hold of my bank details and tries a 'scam' on my account. I shred every thing that goes out of my house, so i don't know how its happened! My bank has frozen both my accounts so i can't get any money in or out of the bank - don't know how i'm going to live but they don't care! So be extra careful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted September 14, 2005 I know it's a pain, but at least nobody else can get at your money if the account is frozen! Have you tried going into your nearest branch to see whats going on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted September 14, 2005 You poor thing I dread this happening to me, scum bags out there will try/do anything to fleece people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streamdreams Report post Posted September 15, 2005 Can some one please explain how this works, because i dont understand it. I am left with the impression that there is a fundamentas security flaw in the british banking system. In holand for example, we donmt use cheques, if I want to pay some one , I ask for ther account number and their address, I then make the payment to them using those details. In shops we use card and pin which i guess is the same as switch. So if i gave you my details the only good it would do you give yopu the ability to pay me. Aplication for credit, creditcards bank acounts etc require a both photo id and a national insurance number. the NI number is used to verify your name and address. these day High risk areas such as airports and electronic / computer store will also require photo id befor acepting your credit card. What wories me, though is the posibility of the similar scams coming over hear J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
