Paul D Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Not wishing to alarm anyone but I have always considered myself to be "careful" on the internet but evidently not careful enough !! Following on from my brush with Fraudsters, I would advise anyone to NOT divulge their date of birth on here and not to divulge there correct surname. To commit fraud all that is needed is a copy of a bank statement and/or knowledge of account numbers ( ie. Nicked from bin / post office etc. ) and date of birth. Similarily, personal profiles on ICQ / MSN etc. etc. Your address / phone number / employer details are all useful to fraudsters. Bear this in mind when using the internet ( as I know to my cost ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 It's sad to hear your id had been cloned and you'd lost out as a result. However, I believe the bank is responsible for the lose as long as you can prove fraudulent. It's worth investing in a shredder. Shred all unwanted documents with personal information on them. The costs about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Whilst I do not disagree this would appear to make anyone who issues a cheque but is not 'ex directory' from the phonebook liable. In the same way anyone paying by credit card is providing the necessary information for someone to complete a further transaction on their behalf............ On the other hand if yo pay with huge wads of cash the assumption is that you are the crook! It is all to much - can I suggest we just go fishing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 I'm with you Duncan!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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