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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ? |
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ? "
Did he want to maliciously pay money into your account? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Did he want to maliciously pay money into your account?"
I was more worried about giving out my real name and him with drawing money! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ? "
Sorry i didnt mean it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Did he want to maliciously pay money into your account?
I was more worried about giving out my real name and him with drawing money!"
You know every time you've ever written a cheque that you give out your name, account number, and sort code? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Did he want to maliciously pay money into your account?
I was more worried about giving out my real name and him with drawing money!"
How would he withdraw money using those details? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Did he want to maliciously pay money into your account?
I was more worried about giving out my real name and him with drawing money!
You know every time you've ever written a cheque that you give out your name, account number, and sort code?"
Yes but you don't give cheques to strangers, it's usually a Company or shop. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Sorry i didnt mean it"
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Did he want to maliciously pay money into your account?
I was more worried about giving out my real name and him with drawing money!
You know every time you've ever written a cheque that you give out your name, account number, and sort code?"
yes! fully aware thanks. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Did he want to maliciously pay money into your account?
I was more worried about giving out my real name and him with drawing money!
You know every time you've ever written a cheque that you give out your name, account number, and sort code?
yes! fully aware thanks."
So what's the point of your post then?  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Why ask for my bank details ? was he expecting me to pay up front and then he might just accidentally forget to pay into my account. Why just not pay the bill himself ? Im a suspicious old bag! lol |
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Had this a few times. Nothing dodgy happening.
We have split the cost of hotels with people who have transferred half the bill into our account and conversely, we have paid others half the bill when they have booked it.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
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Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?"
No. You wouldn't be able to. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?"
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week... |
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?"
could try but one would hope security questions etc would ring some bells..
my in laws were duped when they gave out their details, only a one off so tbh not entirely 100% myself..
my lot verify by text to authorise a new payment..
trust no fucker..
and don't tell them Pike.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week... "
Why's that? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Why ask for my bank details ? was he expecting me to pay up front and then he might just accidentally forget to pay into my account. Why just not pay the bill himself ? Im a suspicious old bag! lol"
Did you ask him why ? |
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?"
Lol it happened to my Mum, a guy stole her bank details and set up a direct debit into his own account. He'd set up a few, suffice to say he was caught pretty quickly....he was Britain's dumbest criminal! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thanks for all your comments chaps I have clearly never had this happen to me before and was rather shocked to say the least, and just wondered if it was the norm. Clearly it is for some and that's fair enough, just not for me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?"
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go??? |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Thanks for all your comments chaps I have clearly never had this happen to me before and was rather shocked to say the least, and just wondered if it was the norm. Clearly it is for some and that's fair enough, just not for me. "
I would find it strange, did he say why he wanted your bank account details? |
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"Thanks for all your comments chaps I have clearly never had this happen to me before and was rather shocked to say the least, and just wondered if it was the norm. Clearly it is for some and that's fair enough, just not for me.
I would find it strange, did he say why he wanted your bank account details?"
Clearly not as it seems she never asked... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thanks for all your comments chaps I have clearly never had this happen to me before and was rather shocked to say the least, and just wondered if it was the norm. Clearly it is for some and that's fair enough, just not for me.
I would find it strange, did he say why he wanted your bank account details?"
One would assume that he was giving her the money to book the room, so that she had the security of knowing that the room was both booked and paid for.
I have been to a hotel before where a guy said he'd book the room, and no booking was made in his name. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go??? "
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I only meet after obtainng:
* Bank acc details
* Copy of current passport
* Two original utility bills
* Full credit history
Its to make sure you are not fakes.Honest. |
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ? "
Report him ! |
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Report him !"
If what she says is true |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices"
Do you have any idea how hard it is to set up a bank account these days? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Do you have any idea how hard it is to set up a bank account these days?"
It isn't hard |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices"
Have you ever tried setting up a bank account without providing ID and proof of address? |
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As far as I'm aware account holder can set up standing orders not direct debits you only agree with the company invoked that they can set up a direct debit least wise that's how all my many direct debits have been set up |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Report him !
If what she says is true "
What if it is! He didn't do anything wrong - what's wrong with people!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Have you ever tried setting up a bank account without providing ID and proof of address? "
And for a criminal providing that is hard? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Do you have any idea how hard it is to set up a bank account these days?
It isn't hard"
I wish it were easy when I first moved here, then. I found it pretty damn difficult to open a bank account here when I didn't have a UK address.  |
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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Report him !"
What are you reporting him for ? Paying the money into her account!!!
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Why did the OP not ask why he wanted the bank information? She may not have done it that way before, but not discussing what he had in mind does seem a bit odd.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Have you ever tried setting up a bank account without providing ID and proof of address?
And for a criminal providing that is hard? "
If I was a crinimal and managed to get forgeries that were that good and I had a one time opportunity to use the account, let's just say I'd want to be sure the target had a decent amount of funds in the account to make it worth the risk (i.e more than the price of a hotel).
FYI: You also aren't liable for fraudulent use of your account either. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Do you have any idea how hard it is to set up a bank account these days?
It isn't hard
I wish it were easy when I first moved here, then. I found it pretty damn difficult to open a bank account here when I didn't have a UK address. "
I opened an account in Spain while I was on holiday |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Do you have any idea how hard it is to set up a bank account these days?
It isn't hard
I wish it were easy when I first moved here, then. I found it pretty damn difficult to open a bank account here when I didn't have a UK address. "
Yeah but you don't have the criminal mastermind, too busy with livithian and the prince... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Report him !
What are you reporting him for ? Paying the money into her account!!!
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Confusing her apparently |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Do you have any idea how hard it is to set up a bank account these days?
It isn't hard
I wish it were easy when I first moved here, then. I found it pretty damn difficult to open a bank account here when I didn't have a UK address.
Yeah but you don't have the criminal mastermind, too busy with livithian and the prince... "
Those books are the perfect beginner's guides to a criminal mastermind |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Have you ever tried setting up a bank account without providing ID and proof of address?
And for a criminal providing that is hard?
If I was a crinimal and managed to get forgeries that were that good and I had a one time opportunity to use the account, let's just say I'd want to be sure the target had a decent amount of funds in the account to make it worth the risk (i.e more than the price of a hotel).
FYI: You also aren't liable for fraudulent use of your account either. "
FYI: I know
And I don't really suppose that that is what he was doing but you might be surprised at what people do and are able to do |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Surely with those details he can only pay in to the account?"
This is correct,
Your sort code and act number can be popped into his online banking app to pay you money,
He needs a lot more info for anything else |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Do you have any idea how hard it is to set up a bank account these days?
It isn't hard
I wish it were easy when I first moved here, then. I found it pretty damn difficult to open a bank account here when I didn't have a UK address.
Yeah but you don't have the criminal mastermind, too busy with livithian and the prince...
Those books are the perfect beginner's guides to a criminal mastermind "
They are on the entry reading list of many courses on international politics  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Report him !
If what she says is true "
Wow, I wasn't expecting that comment!! very much true. Blimey, I wish hadn't started this thread now! lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Do you have any idea how hard it is to set up a bank account these days?
It isn't hard
I wish it were easy when I first moved here, then. I found it pretty damn difficult to open a bank account here when I didn't have a UK address.
Yeah but you don't have the criminal mastermind, too busy with livithian and the prince...
Those books are the perfect beginner's guides to a criminal mastermind
They are on the entry reading list of many courses on international politics "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Have you ever tried setting up a bank account without providing ID and proof of address?
And for a criminal providing that is hard?
If I was a crinimal and managed to get forgeries that were that good and I had a one time opportunity to use the account, let's just say I'd want to be sure the target had a decent amount of funds in the account to make it worth the risk (i.e more than the price of a hotel).
FYI: You also aren't liable for fraudulent use of your account either.
FYI: I know
And I don't really suppose that that is what he was doing but you might be surprised at what people do and are able to do"
You can do a lot of things, getting away with it is another thing.
Certainly doesn't justify reporting the poor bugger. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ? "
Did you ask him why he wanted that information ? |
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What is do strange about it?
I often pay people for things with bank transfers ;
It's quick, they see the money in their account immediately;
It's ridiculous to say that giving them your account details will allow them to steal your money. Only you can pay money out of your account . |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Have you ever tried setting up a bank account without providing ID and proof of address?
And for a criminal providing that is hard?
If I was a crinimal and managed to get forgeries that were that good and I had a one time opportunity to use the account, let's just say I'd want to be sure the target had a decent amount of funds in the account to make it worth the risk (i.e more than the price of a hotel).
FYI: You also aren't liable for fraudulent use of your account either.
FYI: I know
And I don't really suppose that that is what he was doing but you might be surprised at what people do and are able to do
You can do a lot of things, getting away with it is another thing.
Certainly doesn't justify reporting the poor bugger. "
Whoaah!! who said anything about reporting him! I didn't! things do get out on hand on these threads lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
you sure..?
thought the account holder has to initiate any dd..
Not sure but couldn't he pretend to be the account holder?
You could if you wanted to appear on Britain's Dumbest Criminals next week...
Why's that?
On a scale of 1-10, how hard do you think it is to solve that crime? Hmmmm where on earth did the money go???
Into a fake account and the money withdrawn before anyone notices
Have you ever tried setting up a bank account without providing ID and proof of address?
And for a criminal providing that is hard?
If I was a crinimal and managed to get forgeries that were that good and I had a one time opportunity to use the account, let's just say I'd want to be sure the target had a decent amount of funds in the account to make it worth the risk (i.e more than the price of a hotel).
FYI: You also aren't liable for fraudulent use of your account either.
FYI: I know
And I don't really suppose that that is what he was doing but you might be surprised at what people do and are able to do
You can do a lot of things, getting away with it is another thing.
Certainly doesn't justify reporting the poor bugger.
Whoaah!! who said anything about reporting him! I didn't! things do get out on hand on these threads lol "
You said you were worried about him withdrawing money using those details. We've heard one rather elboarative way that could be possible, is that what you had in mind when you made that statement? |
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Well isn't this an over reaction. The OP hasn't had this happen before and was suspicious so decided to ask if anyone has come across it. It's an understandable response and now she knows the situation is quite common she may continue with the gentleman in question.
Calm down people of the forums |
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Using the sort code and account number they could use that information to pass onto third party companies to set up direct debits and also use that information to set up standing orders against your account.
Usually they would require a signature and address to do that, but it all depends on how efficient the company is in seting the mandate up on your account and what information they require, also how effectively your bank monitors new mandate requests.
Personally I would never give those details out to a stranger, if they want to pay me money pop to the ATM and withdraw it |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Im starting to feel as if Im being persecuted here. A simple question has gotten out of hand. I know not to start a thread in future! lol Im saying no more on this subject. Enjoy your debate folks |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Well isn't this an over reaction. The OP hasn't had this happen before and was suspicious so decided to ask if anyone has come across it. It's an understandable response and now she knows the situation is quite common she may continue with the gentleman in question.
Calm down people of the forums "
Thank you for that sweetheart, much appreciated
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Im starting to feel as if Im being persecuted here. A simple question has gotten out of hand. I know not to start a thread in future! lol Im saying no more on this subject. Enjoy your debate folks "
Don't write such a loaded question then! |
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Payments is my job
Sort code and account no issue if you give account name as "made up shit" he can do an electronic payment but won't know your real name to even attempt anything dodgy |
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"Payments is my job
Sort code and account no issue if you give account name as "made up shit" he can do an electronic payment but won't know your real name to even attempt anything dodgy"
No name check done on electronic payments |
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"Using the sort code and account number they could use that information to pass onto third party companies to set up direct debits and also use that information to set up standing orders against your account.
Usually they would require a signature and address to do that, but it all depends on how efficient the company is in seting the mandate up on your account and what information they require, also how effectively your bank monitors new mandate requests.
Personally I would never give those details out to a stranger, if they want to pay me money pop to the ATM and withdraw it"
Take your own sort code
Take your own account number
Substrate 1 from your account number and that prob a real account also
Without further info it's a harmless request |
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Report him !
If what she says is true
What if it is! He didn't do anything wrong - what's wrong with people! "
I know he didn't do anything wrong.... |
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Did you ask him why he wanted that information ?"
Don't think she has I asked same question way up there and it still didn't get answered |
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"Bloody hell. The poor guy was trying to pay is half. Now it has turned into the Italian job
Watch the horses head "
I don't mind that it does a lovely pint of bitter in there |
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ?
Did you ask him why he wanted that information ?
Don't think she has I asked same question way up there and it still didn't get answered "
It's such an obvious question and would most likely solve it all. Shame she's not answered it ! |
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"Bloody hell. The poor guy was trying to pay is half. Now it has turned into the Italian job
Watch the horses head oh you was not talking pubs was yer 
No ya Bint lol "
Haha bint. I love it. |
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"Thanks for all your comments chaps I have clearly never had this happen to me before and was rather shocked to say the least, and just wondered if it was the norm. Clearly it is for some and that's fair enough, just not for me. "
I wouldn't give a toss if it was indeed genuine, it would still initiate an instant block from me! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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OP, an open forum will elicit all sorts of replies. It's not personal. You are nothing but a post on a thread with an avatar.
I have paid into two Fab members accounts. One with the person's full real name (a person I had met) and on behalf of another Fab member to someone neither of us had met without that person's name.
I have also given someone my details to send me their share. The note that said, Treat yourself treacle, still makes me smile.
Basically, if you don't trust it then don't do it. Ask the person what they want it for and if you still don't trust them don't do it.
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ? "
he said he would pay total bill very generous why did he want bank details ,so he could pay it with your money that's outrageous |
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"Using the sort code and account number they could use that information to pass onto third party companies to set up direct debits and also use that information to set up standing orders against your account.
Usually they would require a signature and address to do that, but it all depends on how efficient the company is in seting the mandate up on your account and what information they require, also how effectively your bank monitors new mandate requests.
Personally I would never give those details out to a stranger, if they want to pay me money pop to the ATM and withdraw it
Take your own sort code
Take your own account number
Substrate 1 from your account number and that prob a real account also
Without further info it's a harmless request "
Having seen mandates fraudulently set up on accounts from people who have just proved sort code and account numbers, I still wouldn't do it. Easy enough to trace branch address's from sort codes and generally people nievely give out their full name if asked when providing the bank details. Add an address and your well away with very little effort |
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I know what I was thinking of. Jeremy Clarkson put his account and sort code numbers in the paper and invited anyone to draw money from it. Someone did and set up a £500 a month DD from it to a charity.
Though it was suspected to be a bank worker teaching him a lesson . And he did get his money back |
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Ok so you give your bank details to someone they then pop along to the carphone warehouse and gets 2 brand new galaxy s7's using your account details for the dd. Said person sells both brand new boxed phones for £300 each and your black listed because you didn't know the items were purchased.
It's happened to me that
and fully only my address. |
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"Ok so you give your bank details to someone they then pop along to the carphone warehouse and gets 2 brand new galaxy s7's using your account details for the dd. Said person sells both brand new boxed phones for £300 each and your black listed because you didn't know the items were purchased.
It's happened to me that
and fully only my address. "
Invalid DD bank would refund immediately if no foul play on your part was suspected |
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"Surely with those details he can only pay in to the account?
You can set direct debit up using account n sort code x"
Maybe so but still a massive risk just by handing out your details. Surely this the reason for PayPal or mpay |
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"So.... Did you ask him what he wanted the bank details for? You seem to be avoiding answering..."
It's like Jeremy Paxman inter_iewing Michael Howard.
"Did you threaten to overrule him?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwlsd8RAoqI
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With your bank details and name he is halfway to identity theft. Add in your address - which he could probably find easily enough - and you are financially at risk, so well done for not falling for it. |
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"With your bank details and name he is halfway to identity theft. Add in your address - which he could probably find easily enough - and you are financially at risk, so well done for not falling for it."
Thank you glad someone gets where I'm coming from. |
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Some people's understanding of risk is quite funny here.
Last year there were ~450,000 new sexually transmitted infections, some of which are have no cure.
There were ~120,000 victims of identity theft and you are not legally liable for the money stolen.
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"Some people's understanding of risk is quite funny here.
Last year there were ~450,000 new sexually transmitted infections, some of which are have no cure.
There were ~120,000 victims of identity theft and you are not legally liable for the money stolen.
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Having had an account with Talk Talk maybe you will understand my being wary. Now please, lets put this bed! Fab is meant to be fun, remember! |
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Yes but you still haven't clarified why he wanted your bank details. If you were going to pay and he was going to reimburse you, then you might not be comfortable with that method, though it's quite normal to do an electronic funds transfer.
If he just out of the blue asked for your bank details, then yes, that's odd.
But you started the thread and have repeatedly avoided giving any context despite several requests for clarification.
So this leaves people wondering at your motives for starting the thread. |
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"Why ask for my bank details ? was he expecting me to pay up front and then he might just accidentally forget to pay into my account. Why just not pay the bill himself ? Im a suspicious old bag! lol"
You are tight to be suspicious and its an unusual scenario but giving you account and sort code details in its self is not a security issue. happens every day it when you are asked for access details that's when its a scam!
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ? "
It's more cheeky asking your details to pay. Maybe I'm old fashioned but I always pay if I'm fortunate enough to have a lady's company at a hotel. |
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"I don't believe it!!! had a guy say he would pay for a hotel, and then duly asked me for my sort code and account number!! what! never ever had that before, I'm gobsmacked that he would think I was that gullible. Anyone else had the same thing ? "
nope; but I love your hair  |
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This is beyond ridiculous;
So all the people who say the OP should not give out bank details;
1. Never use a cash machine
2. Never buy anything with a credit or debit card
3. Never set up a DD or SO with any company for anything
4. Never write a cheque
5. Never buy anything online.
6. Pay for absolutely everything in cash only?
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"It's amazing how someone who's thoughtfully tried to ensure a meet's not left out of pocket becomes the most prolific scammer known to humanity."
Wouldn't it have been easier for him to just pay the hotel? |
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"Possibly does not want the hotel bill appearing on his bank statement as his missus might see it  "
But the name of the women in the hotel room is better?!? |
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"So.... Did you ask him what he wanted the bank details for? You seem to be avoiding answering...
Has she still not answered the question "
As someone said, we are in Michael Howard territory here |
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"Not really as he could pay the money into her account at a bank in cash
But not at the hotel? "
I just imagine a guy walking into a hotel with sunglasses, a hoodie and a fake mustache: "hi, I'd like to pay for half a room please, do you take cash" |
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"This is beyond ridiculous;
So all the people who say the OP should not give out bank details;
1. Never use a cash machine
2. Never buy anything with a credit or debit card
3. Never set up a DD or SO with any company for anything
4. Never write a cheque
5. Never buy anything online.
6. Pay for absolutely everything in cash only?
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Where did you get all that from ? |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"This is beyond ridiculous;
So all the people who say the OP should not give out bank details;
1. Never use a cash machine
2. Never buy anything with a credit or debit card
3. Never set up a DD or SO with any company for anything
4. Never write a cheque
5. Never buy anything online.
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Jumps up and down all excited, I have done all them !!!
I still wouldn't tell a complete stranger who we were meeting for sex my bank details.
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"Yes but you still haven't clarified why he wanted your bank details. If you were going to pay and he was going to reimburse you, then you might not be comfortable with that method, though it's quite normal to do an electronic funds transfer.
If he just out of the blue asked for your bank details, then yes, that's odd.
But you started the thread and have repeatedly avoided giving any context despite several requests for clarification.
So this leaves people wondering at your motives for starting the thread."
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"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his
NO , he can't "
If she left her card in the room and he took down the details while she went for a shit he could |
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