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Because giving out bank account information to strangers who are known not to own the account is a bad idea. Just because it's a suspected scammer doesn't mean
by chibg10 9y ago
Because giving out bank account information to strangers who are known not to own the account is a bad idea. Just because it's a suspected scammer doesn't mean that it's suddenly okay for Amazon to out his bank account info and leave themselves liable in case this guy (Reames) counter-steals the thief's identity.
- rando444 9y agoI see where I made the error assuming the person had control of the account, but just for reference, it is not possible to steal someone's identity using their bank account number. This is just an identifier of an account. In my country bank account transfers are the most common way to transfer money. I do it for random transactions, repaying people who bought me lunch, and all sorts of things. Anyone will give you their bank account number if you ask for it, and most people have theirs memorized. The only thing someone could do if they got a hold of your account number would be that they can now send you money.
- jsjohnst 9y ago> The only thing someone could do if they got a hold of your account number would be that they can now send you money. Or withdraw all your money, if your account is drawn on a US (and many other countries) bank.
- astura 9y agoSomeone can order checks in your name with your account and routing number plus address, but they can't walk into a bank and withdraw money.
- jsjohnst 9y ago> but they can't walk into a bank and withdraw money. Depends on how you define withdraw. If you define it as filling out a withdrawal slip and giving to a teller, then probably correct. If you however mean in a generic sense taking the money from your account, then no, it’s certainly possible and not very hard, and all you need is account number.