Phyllis,

The businesses around here are getting the same system. It's really weird, isn't it? The stores around here say you don't even have to fill out the checks or sign them? Huh??? I do, though.

Jean

Phyllis;

Direct draft withdrawl has beena around for a while. All the company needs to do this is your routing and account number as well as a check number that you would then void.

My insurance company does an automatic withdrawl from my checking account each month. You just have to make sure you balance your checkbook each statement period and watch for any withdrawls that you're not aurthorizing.

Michael

Phyllis:

I had the same thing happen to me over a year ago. I had gone into a gift shop and wrote a check and was given my check back. All they did was enter the account # and routing number. The withdrawl was automatic.

Sometimes I think things have gotten too easy for people to get your personal information. Maybe we need to go back to the way it used to be.

Kim

phyllis,

i miss the old days when you could "float" a check for a couple of weeks!!!! getting checks back, automatic drafts, and "do it yourself" computer check outs make me feel like i'm in a sci fi movie!!!!! remember, one day soon, there will BE no checks!!!!! they'll probably scan our eyes and take out the funds right then and there. it's scary.

kim