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In reply to the discussion: Don't abbreviate 2020. It's for your own good [View all]Maeve
(43,327 posts)17. It may not be needed, but it couldn't hurt
https://www.snopes.com/news/2020/01/03/avoid-writing-year-2020-as-20/?collection-id=229487
Many critics found the subject of these warnings rather unlikely, however, noting that many documents are vulnerable to fraudulent alteration by a variety of means regardless of how any dates they include might be rendered. And in such cases, various forms of evidence can usually be marshaled to prove the alteration and thwart its purpose.
Others believe the maxim about an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure still holds true: scammers generally seek easy targets, so any simple action that can potentially discourage their efforts including writing out the full date will usually be easier and more effective than trying to undo damage after the fact.
Whether to follow this advice is an exercise left to the reader: It may not help much (if at all), but neither will it hurt.
Others believe the maxim about an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure still holds true: scammers generally seek easy targets, so any simple action that can potentially discourage their efforts including writing out the full date will usually be easier and more effective than trying to undo damage after the fact.
Whether to follow this advice is an exercise left to the reader: It may not help much (if at all), but neither will it hurt.
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What you're missing is its not just checks, its any kind of legal document.
marble falls
Jan 2020
#4
I don't know where you live but where I live we still sign and date documents ...
marble falls
Jan 2020
#12
Snark, my Aunt Fannie's tutu. A Power of Attorney would be a ripe for this fraud. That could ...
marble falls
Jan 2020
#19
My sister in law is having trouble over settling her husband's estate right now ...
marble falls
Jan 2020
#26
When you go to withdraw from your retirement account you may need to fill out some forms. nt
UniteFightBack
Jan 2020
#32
Respectfully, jberry, you're missing the forest for a specific tree. It isn't even about pulling ...
marble falls
Jan 2020
#24
Leases, wills, bills of sale, notarized statements, affidavits, letters of intent ....
marble falls
Jan 2020
#14
People will game anything, and I think paying attention is a good idea. Thanks!
marble falls
Jan 2020
#2
Good thinking and advice. I got into the habit years ago of writing out the entire year...
George II
Jan 2020
#3
Looks like the danger is real. Even if not widespread (at this early date).
NurseJackie
Jan 2020
#38