Forum Discussion
rockhillmanor
Sep 02, 2013Explorer
2oldman wrote:MrWizard wrote:I don't know where you come up with this.
bank name, routing numbet, acct number
is the same info use to setup electronic check or auto pmt of my insursance be real careful your bank acct doesn't get emptied
Those of you who have never been scammed that is great. But wait, be loose with your info and you will be singing a different tune.
Wizard is right.
All it takes is a check to start an automatic debit. They white out the info on the check and submit it. In fact it no longer even takes that. I just set up an auto debit by simply giving them my routing number over the phone for my car insurance. I personally know my agent so that is no problem.
BUT
Last year while on the road I checked my bank account and there was an unauthorized debit. I called the bank to have it cancelled and they said it was a "DEBIT" which means I had to have given them the info and approved it and they could NOT deduct it.
While I was on the phone with the bank 6 more debits came thru for the same amount!:E
By the time I convinced the bank that I surely did NOT approve these auto debits they had hit my account another 20 times.
eE flippant and call others paranoid and be careless with your info, your time will come and you will be singing another tune. The OP asked a question and those of us who 'have' been hit are giving him advice based on 'actual' experience with the criminal world we SADLY live in.:(
About RV Tips & Tricks
Looking for advice before your next adventure? Look no further.25,106 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 26, 2025