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On 2025-03-03 20:04, Newyana2 wrote:
>    So the weak point here, which was supposed to be the strong point,
> is 2FA. The secondary weak point is people having online accounts in
> the first place. If you're banking online then you're vulnerable. But it's
> not easy to avoid. I had to call my bank's corporate offices in order
> to block the possibility of creating an online account. For most people
> that's out of the question. People want convenience. Walk to the bank?
> Fuggetaboutit!

It is not a choice for us, they are removing physical offices, and they 
have fewer employees. I even have to book an appointment to get inside 
the bank office. Even if I want to cash a big cheque into my account!

-- 
Cheers, Carlos.