FYI alert for the new date
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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FYI alert for the new date
I saw a news story that said to make sure you write out the whole date when doing any transactions. They have alerted that just signing the .....20 ....any number could be written in after the 20 by fraudsters like 2019 etc.
#2
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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I never would have thought of that! It never ceases to amaze me what lengths people will go to. When I worked in retail management we had extensive loss prevention training, and worked with many different groups/agencies during training. I couldn't believe much of what I was seeing and learning!
#4
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
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I read about that fraud alert as well. I usually write out the entire year when writing checks anyhow but signing documents, not so much. Electronically controlled dates usually require all 4 digits for the year but not written ones. Will have to re-train myself when signing documents.
#5
I heard this on the news too. Funny thing is since the turn of the century I have been writing out the entire year on everything. I just can't seem to get my head around this new century. Here's to 2020!
#9
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sunny Florida
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Another point of view. I think this is another media frenzy band-wagon perhaps. Checks are only good for a certain amount of time; some for only 90 days now. Why back-date something so it's no good?
My last vehicle purchase was done electronically. Sign the documents on a computer screen embedded in the dealer's desk top. LOL.
My last vehicle purchase was done electronically. Sign the documents on a computer screen embedded in the dealer's desk top. LOL.