F***ing Bank!

[Peter Parka]

Got a letter through today. Apparently someone has set up a direct debit on our account for a mobile phone and run up a bill for over £1000! Because the money wasn't in the account it bounced and now the bank is telling us we have to pay a £35 charge even though it wasn't our fault! I am so pissed off right now!:mad

 

[Boomer]

Thats why I hate banks. Shoe box of america. All the way.

 

[Tim]

That sucks Peter... I would try to fight it, don't just give up on it, fight your way to the top of the bank if you have to. They don't like loud angry customer...

 

[Veronica]

That sucks. I have no idea how much money that is though...

 

[Peter Parka]

Thats probably the equivelent of at least 1250 dollars! It sucks because if you get a strange large direct debit, the're supposed to contact you first to ask whats going on!:mad

 

[Boomer]

I would go to the bank and get my options together. They are supposed to be a safe place for you to put your money. They messed up. They should fix it. Period. Dont take no for an answer.

 

[Trance97]

Banks can be a little strict with things, but in the end they are very resonable or have been for me at least.

 

[Charmer]

I'm with Tim. If one person doesn't give you the right answer in your favor, go to his/her boss; if not that person, go to his/her boss. Make alot of noise and in the long run, usually, they will see the "right" way to deal with a customer and square you away in your favor and help you resolve any credit problems that they could have prevented.

 

[TheOriginalJames]

One direct debit for 1250 bucks? Um... are you the sole owner of that account? If someone tried to do that with my bank they would be calling me so I can authorize it first.

I think someone is screwing with your account and the bank f'd up hardcore, you should not have to pay for it.

 

[Homer]

man that sucks it's like getting robed twice.

 

[Tim]

Wow, 1000 British pounds = 1965 US dollars... that's a lot of cabbage,

 

[hhayes]

wow thats crazy. hope you get it all straightened out Peter. that sucks!


hard to believe they didn't contact you.

 

[Peter Parka]

Well, I've had to report it to the Police as it's a case of fraud. I also have to try and get my money back fronm Vodaphone so even more hassle. I also have to shut the account down and open a new one which is just great because I'll have to spend loads of time shutting down my direct debits and reopening them again.:mad

 

[sharpies]

Banks really suck - the worst part is that they think that somehow it's all your fault. Like you walk around randomly handing out your account number to any mother f**ker that you see.

Not a great fan of banks, but there aren't too many other options.

Allan