Be careful how you list names on your cell phone!
 

Subject: Be careful how you list names on your cell phone!

Be careful how you list names on your cell phone!

This lady has changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her handbag was stolen. Her handbag which contained her cell phone, Credit card, purse...etc. ... was stolen. 20 minutes later when she called Her Hubby, from a pay phone telling him what had happened, hubby says "I've Just received your text asking about our Pin number and I've replied a little while ago."

When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The pickpocket had actually used the stolen hand phone to text "hubby" in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from the bank account.

Moral of the lesson: Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list. Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, sweetheart, Dad, Mum etc....... And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked thru texts, CONFIRM by calling back. Also, when you're being texted by friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet "family and friends" who text you.

News you can use!

Yes that is true.
One other tidbit. In Canada, the Banks frown on spouses sharing their pin #'s
with each other, even if it is a joint account.
Better to each have their own card and PIN!

Sorry it turned out this way.

Sounds like an urban legend........

Probably so, because most ATMs only allow a certain amount of money withdrawn per day. Besides, most banks would also refund the money and seek after the thief, who would be identified by the security cameras in the ATM.

Additionally...its actually a good idea to have certain numbers labelled, in case of an emergency, it is easier for the police or hospital to figure out who to contact.

Yeah, an ICE contact.

Police and paramedic personnel look for that in cell phones of victims they are helping.