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07-14-2008, 11:10 AM
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well they will have your bank account number, but without your social security number i don't really know what they can do. many companies that do international business publicy post their bank information on their websites. for example the jdm companies that i buy from, you can go onto their website and see their bank name, branch, account number and swift code. i have yet to run into a case of fraud and have not heard of it as well. is it possible, i'm certain it is somehow...but highly unlikely imo. if you are concerned i would speak directly to your bank and see what their security policy is and what is needed to access your account outside of your bank account number.
07-14-2008, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by silver j,Jul 14 2008, 11:10 AM
well they will have your bank account number, but without your social security number i don't really know what they can do. many companies that do international business publicy post their bank information on their websites. for example the jdm companies that i buy from, you can go onto their website and see their bank name, branch, account number and swift code. i have yet to run into a case of fraud and have not heard of it as well. is it possible, i'm certain it is somehow...but highly unlikely imo. if you are concerned i would speak directly to your bank and see what their security policy is and what is needed to access your account outside of your bank account number.
07-14-2008, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by silver j,Jul 14 2008, 12:10 PM
well they will have your bank account number, but without your social security number i don't really know what they can do. many companies that do international business publicy post their bank information on their websites. for example the jdm companies that i buy from, you can go onto their website and see their bank name, branch, account number and swift code. i have yet to run into a case of fraud and have not heard of it as well. is it possible, i'm certain it is somehow...but highly unlikely imo. if you are concerned i would speak directly to your bank and see what their security policy is and what is needed to access your account outside of your bank account number.
07-14-2008, 11:43 AM
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Get a Bank Check drafted in U.S. Dollars. The check should be drawn on a recognizable Australian bank. Then wait at least 5 business days for the check to clear. You can call your bank to see when it actually clears.
07-14-2008, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by carrera4,Jul 14 2008, 11:43 AM
Get a Bank Check drafted in U.S. Dollars. The check should be drawn on a recognizable Australian bank. Then wait at least 5 business days for the check to clear. You can call your bank to see when it actually clears.
07-15-2008, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by carrera4,Jul 14 2008, 12:41 PM
Never give anyone your bank account number. Not going to post why on a public forum. Different for corporations such as the exporters another poster commented on because they can setup their accounts differently.
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