So congratulations to the Irish banking industry! You’ve managed to create a system where the customer can’t access his money, and the staff can’t explain why…“Fraud – That is dealt with in Dublin” you are informed.
Years ago, you walked into a bank, handed the teller behind the counter your savings book, and she gave you your money. Simple!
Nowadays, you need a smartphone, an internet connection, three passwords, facial recognition, a fingerprint, and preferably a degree in computer science! And all that just to find out you’ve only €23.50 left!
Of course, the banks tell us it’s all for our security. Oh, absolutely! They’re very concerned about security! Try taking fifty euro out of your own account and suddenly you’re treated like an international criminal!
Mick’s Misfortunes – Just Wanted My Money, Not Another Bloody App!
“What’s your password? What’s your mother’s maiden name? What was your first pet called? What colour were your underpants on your seventh birthday?”
But some bloody hacker in Indonesia can buy himself a new jet ski with your Visa card, while you’re asleep! And the bank doesn’t bat an eyelid!
You try buying a sandwich in Lidl and your card gets blocked for suspicious activity! Meanwhile, some fella in Singapore is ordering twelve laptops, a Rolex and a weekend in Dubai on your account! Apparently, that’s perfectly normal! And when you phone the bank to complain, a lovely recorded voice says… “Your call is very important to us.”
IS IT? – Well, it’s not important enough for a human to ANSWER THE BLOODY THING!
Then they tell you to download their new banking app. ANOTHER BLOODY APP?
I’ve more apps on my phone than I’ve money in the bank! And the really clever part?
The hackers don’t need to download any apps at all! They’ve already spent your money before you’ve figured out how to log in!
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