Beware the banks

[AvalonRetail]

Yes I got what was mine after a couple of weeks

[Indizine]

oh right. I just thought that the phone companies were a bit keen to cut you off then if payments were due between the day they shut your bank to a couple of weeks later when you got your money.

[LOS Design UK]

In answer to your question, David T, I have been told very little except that a counterfeit cheque was received.

I thought we were all agreed that scammers are the scum of the earth and that it went without saying.

The whole point of telling my tale was for the final paragraph. Don't let yourself get caught as I did.

I understand the banks need to 'play it safe' and accepted that my business account was frozen. Finding out Saturday lunchtime that my personal account was also frozen was more difficult. Very little cash in the house, an empty fridge and hungry dog. It took several days before I was allowed to withdraw £100. Payment stopped on all domestic direct debits. Both mobile and landline cut to incoming calls only due to non payment. etc etc.

I have tried to open accounts with other banks but have been refused. I eventually found a bank who opened a personal current account with cash card only. I still do not have a business current account.

So yes I have learned a lesson and simply wanted to share it with others to help them avoid falling for a similar very convincing hoax.

Which particular branch of the Gestapo bank are you a member of.

This does not smell right at all mate.

Banking code of practices have been breached according to you, you must have a mobile and landline account with bodgit and leggit as they cut you off instantly (ask them what next weeks lottery numbers are could you)

Sorry but I am NOT buying this at all...and for this reason, I'm out.