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Old 10-24-2023, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by margaretmattson View Post
The scam is to gain access to your bank account. Some people easily give their bank account number when they believe someone is going to deposit money into their account. Instead of depositing, the scammers withdraw money from your account.

Have you ever seen that we have a UPS package for you but we are unable to deliver?
Or you won a brand new TV etc? When you respond, they will tell you there is a low-cost handling fee like $1.99. The scam: you have to give your credit card number. Once they have your numbers they use it to purchase items or to get cash. (Depending on what type of card you gave the information)
Your bank account number is on every check that you write. How can someone withdraw money from my account by just having the bank account number?