one that is new/or is never used? they cant take money with that >? So how can you be scammed? or am i missing something(must be i think)
2007-08-21 02:18:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I dont and would not reply but im asking this as i have never understood what they could do with an account that had no money in it.
2007-08-21 02:28:47 · update #1
By having enough details they can steal your identity. One detail gives them access to another and then, soon enough, they have enough to start borrowing in your name.
2007-08-21 02:24:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Give them just a clue as to the whereabouts of your bank account and they can soon sort out the rest. Much, much safer to delete the scam message and forget about them. Once you reply they immediately know you exist and are using that email account.
2007-08-21 02:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by SYJ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
♥ Well just imagine you get an email from "your" bank. It asks you to fill out a form [[such as name, address, telephone, birthdate, social security number, bank routing number & account number, etc]]. You fill it out only to find out that it wasn't actually "your" bank and now this person has ALL the information they need to get money from your bank account & access other credit cards, loans, etc. You said give them a "new account", its not just about your account number, its about your information so that they can use your identity to get other things. Be safe & do not fill out anything online from "your bank"... even if it looks legitiment call your bank and ask them if you may come in and fill it out. Good Luck!
2007-08-21 02:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by NCIS ♥ Addict 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Email scams for your information are the most prevelant form of identity theft. My information was stolen from my bank, and the phishers (email scammers) still sent me emails pretending to be my bank. The site they site up was identical to my bank. I was smart enough not to give them any information. Once someone has your identitiy you are screwed, so don't give up anything! Real companies NEVER ask for that in an email.
2007-08-21 02:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by iteach2change 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
regardless of in case you're self employed and pay your tax on line they don't deliver any refunds by ability of email. As another answer has suggested they deliver you a letter telling you they owe you cash after which you get a cheque in yet another letter interior right here seven days. this could be a rip-off, and there are web pages like Hoax Slayer and different that allow you to comprehend so.
2016-10-16 08:09:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can still use this wit very little bluff to get your other bank details. If you have gone to another bank say it only needs someone inexperienced to give a few "harmless" details out and they have got you. So tell 'em "nowt not never no how."
These people are cleverer than you or me for that matter
2007-08-21 02:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by Scouse 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its not really about bank fraud. Its identity fraud that is of interest now. From a bank account they can find out so much personal info such as DOB, NI number, addresses, they can then apply for mortgages, credit cards and passports in your name. Never reveal personal info, even things you think are insignificant
2007-08-21 02:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by Emma B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's less about getting money out of an account. It's more about stealing your identity and opening accounts in your name and all the implications that come with it.
2007-08-21 03:01:16 · answer #8 · answered by JB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Identity Fraud - If you give me your name address date of birth and mothers maiden name etc I could try for a credit card at my address and tell them I have just moved???? OR when they have the details they could phone you and tell you they are from the bank and checking details etc. Don't give anybody anything.
2007-08-21 02:38:26 · answer #9 · answered by Jackie M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They could over draw on the account,set up an overdraft or keep your account for a later date plus they can use it to obtain goods.In fact they could take you for thousands.
2007-08-21 02:31:48 · answer #10 · answered by Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your life will be over if you give info on line thinking you
talking to the bank of someone you know and the scammers now have the info they can do whatever they want, trust me it happened to me and years later and still trying to sort out the s**t, please don't give info away as you have given your life away
2007-08-21 02:44:07 · answer #11 · answered by Busgirl2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋