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[nBit7]

If you know enough personal details and some basic bank account details it really shouldn't be too hard to steal someone's money.

Just ring the bank and tell them you have forgotten your internet username/password.  After a series of questions about 'you' they will reset the password.

So I would agree that putting part of the bank details in public view is not a good idea.

[nBit7]

If I stuck a gun in somebody's face, I bet I could get all their money and I wouldn't even need the codes!

And people carry so much cash on themselves these days!

[nBit7]

Piru's bank sounds similar to mine. When I log in to my bank, I have to state my birthdate+social security number (DDMMYYYYxxxxx), my personal password and the current validation code from the bank (four digits, changes for every login).

Changes every log in?  Holy crap that sounds a bit over the top.  There does become a point were more security is not a good thing.

Assuming you know a 'current' address.  It is easy to also state on the phone that you have changed address.

[nBit7]

You need to know your Intenet Banking ID. Plus a six digit security code, DOB .

It is not uncommon for people to lose/forget there ID/sec codes.  How sure are you that someone knowing enough basic details about you; couldn't get on the phone and convince the person on the other end that they are 'you'.  Change your mailing address and get a new codes.

I was surprised with the ease I was able to get a new internet password all just over the phone.