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From: Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid>
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Subject: Re: "'Scammers stole =?ISO-8859-1?Q?=A340k?= after EDF gave out my number"
Date: 4 Mar 2025 16:40:34 GMT
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AJL <noemail@none.com> wrote:
[...]

> However, the one thing I like about checks is that I can write one out
> in a few minutes and hand it (or mail it) to ANYONE. I don't need
> complicated account numbers or apps for the transfer.

  I understand/appreciate that aspect of using checks, but don't miss
it. Good riddance with checks.

  As to "I don't need complicated account numbers or apps for the
transfer.":

  I've probably mentioned this before: In our country (NL) - and
probably many others - we can transfer money to a person's phone number,
to their WhatsApp (normally same number) or e-mail address and can do
the same for requests for money. The only 'app' (or website) needed is
one's normal banking app/site.

[...]