I just got called by my bank. And then they wanted some information so they could be sure it was me. Why, when it was them that callked me? Well, it's just they way they do it.
Naturally, I refused to give out any info to someone who had just called me, and I told them that I'd call them back, on a number that I know is my bank (i.e., not the number she gave me, although when I checked it out, that was indeed the same number). So I did that. And she still wanted to ask me info to identify me, which is a reasonable request, and I have no problem giving this info to my bank. So then she asked me the last two digits of the bank sort code, and the last three digits of my accoiunt number. What??? This information is on every check that I send out (and probably on lots of other things too). So, anyone I've ever sent a check to, can call the bank and pretend to be me, and be believed. These people are just *playing* at security. _______________________________________________ Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list.
