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On 3/3/25 1:35 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>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!

I always cash checks using my bank's phone app. No physical bank necessary.
 You don't have that capability there ??