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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did he want to maliciously pay money into your account?

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"No "

Did you ask him the reason as to why he wanted your bank details before creating this thread?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

Sorry i didnt mean it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

Sorry i didnt mean it"

Send me a photo of the front and back of your credit card and all will be forgiven

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Surely with those details he can only pay in to the account?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

Sounds like a scam from nigeria, where george is wiring the moneis lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He could set up a direct debit from that account to his

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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

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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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"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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By *adyboy-DaddyCouple
over a year ago

Andover

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

"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?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

"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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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"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)
over a year ago

I had someone pay the hotel money into my account so I could pay for the room on my card.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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 *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Did you ask him why he wanted details?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Surely with those details he can only pay in to the account?"

What do you use to set up a direct bebit?

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By *anther and gothic angelCouple
over a year ago

fairy land

"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

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

"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
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his"

I would imagine the account holder would have to do that not the recipient.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He can have my bank details.... Kids have murdered my account over past few weeks

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes but you don't give cheques to strangers, it's usually a Company or shop."

So... complete strangers then!

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"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

"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

"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

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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By *hloe sussexTV/TS
over a year ago

Larne

Report him !

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Report him !"

If what she says is true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

"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

"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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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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I would find it strange, did he say why he wanted your bank account details?"

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By *ikerdaveMan
over a year ago

redcar

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)
over a year ago

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

"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)
over a year ago

"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

Stoke area

Report him !"

What are you reporting him for ? Paying the money into her account!!!

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)
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

Report him !

What are you reporting him for ? Paying the money into her account!!!

Confusing her apparently

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

"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?

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)
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

"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
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

"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

Exactly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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?

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)
over a year ago

Did you ask him why he wanted that information ?

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By *enard ArgenteMan
over a year ago

London and France

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
over a year ago

"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?

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)
over a year ago

"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?

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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

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
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was he from some off shore trust fund for the very rich and famous lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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.

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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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

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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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bloody hell. The poor guy was trying to pay is half. Now it has turned into the Italian job

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Bloody hell. The poor guy was trying to pay is half. Now it has turned into the Italian job

Watch the horses head

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bloody hell. The poor guy was trying to pay is half. Now it has turned into the Italian job

Watch the horses head

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I don't mind that it does a lovely pint of bitter in there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bloody hell. The poor guy was trying to pay is half. Now it has turned into the Italian job

Watch the horses head

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oh you was not talking pubs was yer

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"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

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Looking at some of the responses to this thread I sometimes wonder how some people actually get through day to day life.

Bring back the piggy bank

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Just phone up and pay the hotel yourself then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

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Haha bint. I love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

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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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Just phone up and pay the hotel yourself then

Get his bank details and make it a Mexican stand off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you considered PayPal?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By *xoticloverMan
over a year ago

newcastle

This thread makes me laugh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Surely with those details he can only pay in to the account?"

You can set direct debit up using account n sort code x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anybody wanna buy a phone?

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By *ilmiss75Woman
over a year ago

Thornton

So.... Did you ask him what he wanted the bank details for? You seem to be avoiding answering...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"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.

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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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nope; but I love your hair

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is STILL GOING?!?!?!?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

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.

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By *enard ArgenteMan
over a year ago

London and France

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"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

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Possibly does not want the hotel bill appearing on his bank statement as his missus might see it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not really as he could pay the money into her account at a bank in cash

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not really as he could pay the money into her account at a bank in cash "

Good point, I forgot anyone used bank branches anymore!

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Why even worry about it if nothing has happened

Plus why post it on here as its not like we can help

Just saying

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not really as he could pay the money into her account at a bank in cash "

But not at the hotel?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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?

Where did you get all that from ?

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By *i-shoptonMan
over a year ago

bishopton

"He could set up a direct debit from that account to his"

NO , he can't

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"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.

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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