On average I probably write one cheque a year (if that) so I’m not surprised to hear that UK banks have started phasing out their use, with the goal of removing them from the financial system completely by late 2018.
“There are many more efficient ways of making payments than by paper in the 21st [...]
UK banks to mail cheques to the dustbin of history
Posted by John Lampard on Friday, 18 December, 2009 to the trends subset
Spotting fake emails, it’s all in the head
Posted by John Lampard on Thursday, 25 June, 2009 to the technology subset
The authenticity – or otherwise – of an email can usually quickly be ascertained by looking at the message’s header data, and makes for one way of working out whether the bank really is sending you all those emails.
I can send you an email now that basically says I’m your boss, but unless you look [...]
