Bank info

NewUser99

Hello, wasn't sure where to post this so thought i would try here.  
It has come to my attention that someone has my full name, address, bank account no and sort code. Can they do anything dodgy with this info?  

mksysb

NewUser99 said:

Hello, wasn't sure where to post this so thought i would try here.  
It has come to my attention that someone has my full name, address, bank account no and sort code. Can they do anything dodgy with this info?  

Unlikely.  In the old days we used to send cheques that had all that information on.

JJ_Egan

Key is do they have passwords .

NewUser99

mksysb said:

NewUser99 said:

Hello, wasn't sure where to post this so thought i would try here.  
It has come to my attention that someone has my full name, address, bank account no and sort code. Can they do anything dodgy with this info?  

Unlikely.  In the old days we used to send cheques that had all that information on.

I didn't think of that!

NewUser99

JJ_Egan said:

Key is do they have passwords .

No passwords.

steviebabes

They could pay cash into your account buy can't withdraw any. They could set up a direct debit though.

NewUser99

steviebabes said:

They could pay cash into your account buy can't withdraw any. They could set up a direct debit though.

I'm worried they could try and get credit.  Didn't think about direct debits.  

Cornucopia

I'd suggest setting yourself up with one of the credit report services, and then you'll get a warning if anyone applies for credit in your name.   This is a good idea anyway.

I use Credit Karma, which is free.

RumRat

Phone your bank to put your mind at ease.

pbartlett

who can set up.a direct debit ?

NewUser99

Cornucopia said:

I'd suggest setting yourself up with one of the credit report services, and then you'll get a warning if anyone applies for credit in your name.   This is a good idea anyway.

I use Credit Karma, which is free.

I have an account with them all Im particularly worried at the moment as i have a live mortgage offer.