Be extra careful if you bank online.

[philinux]

A slip of the finger could be costly.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...e-savings.html

[DingusFett]

Pretty easy to double check the details before confirming the payment.

[Catbells]

Many thanks. I've forwarded this link to a few people who aren't too good with computers to let them know how much trouble and heartache a simple typo can cause.

[philinux]

Pretty easy to double check the details before confirming the payment.

The problems can start if the person you are paying has given you the wrong account.

I send a small amount first. I did this recently with a new savings account I'd set up.

I think with large amounts the advice to go into the branch is sensible.

[SJR Dorset]

When I set up a new payment I always send a very small payment first to check I have entered the details correctly.

[philinux]

When I set up a new payment I always send a very small payment first to check I have entered the details correctly.

+1 like £5.

[Paqman]

Daily Mail? I'd take everything in the article with a huge pinch of salt.

[philinux]

Daily Mail? I'd take everything in the article with a huge pinch of salt.

True but the advice is good.

[Grenage]

It's the Daily Wail, everything is an outrage!

I triple check the details of any account to which I'm sending money. I agree that banking hasn't really caught up with the times; it seems like a coat of paint on an archaic system.

[mike acker]

It's the Daily Wail, everything is an outrage!

[snip] banking hasn't really caught up with the times; it seems like a coat of paint on an archaic system.

ROF,LMAO

all they have done is to automate manual procedures from the 1950s. the main error they are making is in failing to understand and adopt the proper method of authenticating digital transmissions|messages|documents|transactions|soft ware transmittals| etc

hint: PGP|GnuPG