2. Carelessness with cheque books and account numbers
Your unsigned cheque book can be used against you if gotten by hackers.
Your bank account details should be protected always. Do not assume the only people that will steal from you are outsiders. Letting your cheque book lie in every corner of the house may put you at risk of losing your money in the bank. A leaf from the cheque book is all that is needed!
The unsigned page of the cheque book contains your account number which could be used to generate every other information about you. Most times, bank officials help hackers have access to your account.
The next step is getting your signature in order to validate the transaction. The insider who has access to your cheque book can get this easily as there are places in the community where signatures are being forged.
Suspecting foul play may be impossible because the money is not always withdrawn in the owner’s branch.
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