What's unsafe about giving your bank account number to someone?
A person just cannot do anything with that number but pay into that account =)))
is it true? what's unsafe
2006-07-26 23:03:45 · 11 answers · asked by yasin 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
How the bank allows this?
I know my friends bank account number to transfer him/her money, how can I steal that money =)
2006-07-26 23:08:04 · update #1
It's better to be safe than sorry.
My advice is only give it to those who need it for genuine reasons
e.g.
- For receiving Government Benefits via Electronic Transfer
- So your employer can pay your wages via Electronic transfer
- For transferring money to / from PAYPAL, etc
2006-07-26 23:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A friend of mine gave someone their bank account number so that person could wire him some money for a legit business deal. After the transfer,That person then took the account number got my friends bank routing number and had checks made up with my friends account number on them but the guys name and info. He wrote $9,000 worth of checks on my friends account before anyone noticed.
The guy had ordered the checks from one of those order online check places and apparently the place never checked with the bank like they are supposed to before confirning the check order.
So, never give your account number to anyone that you don't know or are unsure about.
2006-07-26 23:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
On the internet everything is unsafe when it comes to giving away personal information.
A person can steal you money by ONLY knowing your peronal info such as name, email, address, country, state... He can pay a private investigator that will research you! The investigator gets paid and it is his job so he knows well how to do it!
Karl
http://www.imcmake-money-fast-online.com
2006-07-27 01:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unsafe to give out any information that will make it easier for someone to access your bank account, credit information or idenity. Crooks are out there. Always be careful and selective on what information you give.
2006-07-26 23:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Got a Plan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unsafe because that person can set up transfers to take money from your account to theirs.
2006-07-26 23:05:21 · answer #5 · answered by sahel578 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if thats a person u know or a friend to be trusted, u can give them for the purpose of depositing money to ur account..otherwise dont give them details...nowadays, so many people involve in scams that u cant help but not to trust and be very careful who to trust...God bless
2006-07-26 23:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by mela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Untrue, if someone has your bank account number they can withdraw funds from your account, Or if they have the technology (easily available) they can print checks and use them.
2006-07-26 23:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by tnroadwarrior 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have used my debit card dozens of times online to order something.Never had a problem yet.A person needs more info about you then just your number nowdays to get your bank account.other numbers on the card,expire dates,security questions ect... Im not saying there isnt a thief with a brain out there that wont try,just be carefull .
2016-03-27 01:06:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they know your name and bank account number...HMMMM. not true, they can clean your account out. they can use that info to access more info on you. unless you trust the person you gave the number to.
2006-07-26 23:09:48 · answer #9 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not safe because if you give them authorization they can withdraw or deposit money as long as the have your name and account #
2006-07-26 23:06:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋