Re: "'Scammers stole £40k after EDF gave out my number"

On 3/4/2025 9:40 AM, Frank Slootweg wrote:

AJL <noemail@none.com> wrote: [...]
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However, the one thing I like about checks is that I can write one
out in a few minutes and hand it (or mail it) to ANYONE. I don't
need complicated account numbers or apps for the transfer.

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I understand/appreciate that aspect of using checks, but don't miss
it. Good riddance with checks.

YMMV.

As to "I don't need complicated account numbers or apps for the
transfer.":
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I've probably mentioned this before: In our country (NL) - and
probably many others - we can transfer money to a person's phone
number, to their WhatsApp (normally same number) or e-mail address
and can do the same for requests for money. The only 'app' (or
website) needed is one's normal banking app/site.

Being old fashioned I still send snail mail birthday/graduation/etc
cards to my grand/greatgrandkids locally and around the country. Adding
a check in the card when appropriate takes just a few minutes longer. I
find it handy and so far they've not complained. But I suspect checks
will eventually go away here as they have elsewhere. I imagine I will
adapt when the time finally comes (if I'm still here)...  8-O

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