OK, Today my mom got a call, the person told her that she had won $100 and $100 off airline tickets. Now, That yes, I know is some marketing ploy for something. Now, they told her what her checking account number was and when she asked how they got that they told her "well anytime that you write checks its accessable, weather it be for food, or socks or whatever." My mom does not use checks. She ONLY uses her debit card. She pays cash for her utilities, and has no credit cards. We know this is a scam but 1) How do you think they got her checking account number? 2) Is there anything that can be done? 3) Does this sound legal to you? 4) What do you think the next step my mom should take is? She is scared to death right now because of this! Any advice?
2006-09-07 11:23:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes definitely get in contact with the bank first thing to alert them as to what has happened and what steps can they take to insure her debit account. Then report it to the fraud unit at the FBI or FTC. Good luck!
2006-09-07 11:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Know
That is The only Thing i can't Understand in America
and it's Id Theives
Man How come They Abe to protect the world
but Not Able to protect the Citizen Personal Information
Man it is really messed up
just imgain that anything Can Happned Anytime
The Next Step Tell Your Mom
Get Her Money cashedat the same time
and just spend it as cash that is the safest way
Peace man
2006-09-07 18:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by Momomada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom should speak with a representative at her bank and explain what happened, and check her bank account activity as well as her credit report for any unusual activity - new accounts, etc. The bank should be able to reassure her or offer some type of help.
2006-09-07 18:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by GirlUdontKnow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best next step is to call the bank and ask for their advice. The bank has security experts who will be able to help her determine what exactly has happened and what the best next steps are.
2006-09-07 18:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ashleyrah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since most of such companies doing that kind of marketing are operated by outsourced companies outside the country legal disputes are not of much consideration.Anyhow thats illegal to know anyones personal details like that. Sue them if possible
2006-09-07 18:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by BABU K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to her bank right away, tell them about the phone call and get her acct # changed.
2006-09-07 18:30:52 · answer #6 · answered by MayMay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they had to have gotten one of her cheques from somewhere,the bank doesn't give out your account #'s,i'd say it's a scam and i would be in talking to the bank about this asap.
2006-09-07 18:28:15 · answer #7 · answered by steve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the bank asap
2006-09-07 18:30:33 · answer #8 · answered by blank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋