Re: Bank security

[Rob Thompson <my.security.lists () gmail com>]

Drsolly wrote:
> I sent my bank a fax to tell them about my change of address. They sent a 
> fax back, asking me to phone them. The lady I spoke to, said that they 
> couldn't do it from a fax, they needed an email. I asked why; she said 
> that it was so they could be sure it came from me.
>
> Apparently, anyone can send an fax, but if an email has me in the 
> from-line, that proves it came from me.

I used to work for a bank.  I can tell you, that is absolutely nothing.

> And this is a bank. 
>
> And we wonder why there's fraud ...
>
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Rob

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