Originally Posted by
Fitch
I'm not doubting for one minute that what you say is true, but I am really struggling to imagine how someone could gain control of my UK bank account with the following details (not my real ones, obviously, just in case !):
Mr X Fitch
60-70-80
12345678
These are the details we give out to scores if not hundred of people over the life of the account, to allow them to pay us, set up a direct debit etc.
So, not doubting, and not soliciting for criminal techniques, just curious

A certain J. Clarkson fell foul of this a decade ago, such was his confidence he published his bank details in his weekly column. Some enterprising soul then set up a monthly donation of £500 (via direct debit) to Diabetes UK.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Clarkson stung after bank prank