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In reply to the discussion: Thieves are stealing your cell phone number to take your money [View all]PoindexterOglethorpe
(28,493 posts)27. I've been banking on line for some years now.
Never had a problem. It's vastly easier than writing out checks and making sure they are mailed in a timely fashion, especially as I travel a great deal. For someone who never leaves home, checks might make a lot of sense. But not for lots of people.
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Thieves are stealing your cell phone number to take your money [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Dec 2017
OP
Never bank on a computer either. People can steal your computer and then your money goes too.
L. Coyote
Dec 2017
#43
I often think people don't realize how invasive cell phones are with endless default permissions on
RKP5637
Dec 2017
#3
I've never had a problem either, used since day one. One of my friends doesn't. She gets confused
RKP5637
Dec 2017
#40
A problem with checks is they can be compromised/negotiated. Your complete bank account number
RKP5637
Dec 2017
#41
Most states now have limits on credit card or bank fraud, something like $500.
George II
Dec 2017
#9
Please never put banking information or other such sensitive apps on your phone!
Liberal In Texas
Dec 2017
#32