On Jan 8, 2008 12:28 PM, Graeme Carstairs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What this proves is that the Direct Debit scheme in the UK is flawed. > > You used to have to sign a form to declare you wanted the Direct Debit set > up. > > Now you just need bank account details. > > Though he will get his money back instantly as the direct debit scheme is > fully guaranteed and any miss or fraudulent payment is covered. > > Also his claims that there is nothing the bank can do under the data > protection act is correct the police. can investigate who setup the payment > as part of a criminal investigation. > > His details are out there as he said before he published them, and it was > open to anyone to use. > > Though he may come across as pompous and arrogant Clarkson is one of the > best presenters on TV. > > I dont think he should need to say sorry because he made a mistake, as he > was correct, no one has stolen his money, he will get it back instantly as > it was a fraudulent DD charge.
If your house burns down because you provided the petrol and matches, but the insurance company replaces it, the house has still burned down. The money was stolen - and guess what? All of those who are members of the insurance scheme, are paying for it, because he's an idiot. ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
