it wasn't a mistake on the bank's part - Online they have an actual picture of the deposit slip signed by the creep - with his name and everything! I don't know this guy or anyone with his name at all. worried :( Was it a stranger being nice and doing a deed (but 50 cents?! WTF) or was he doing something fishy? Could he be trying to hack into my account somehow? PLEASE HELP, thanks!
You'd better change your account number because obviously he has your account number to make a deposit. That may have been a trial run with a small amount to see if he could do it; he may be planning a bigger transaction next time.
ANYONE can deposit into your account if they have your account number, so consider the message from the depositor. You MAY want to consider changing account number, but be advised that NOT just anyone can withdraw from your account just because they have the number. Talk to a bank officer about your security concerns.
PS--do you KNOW the person who made the deposit ? Maybe it was just an account number error on the deposit ticket.
You should ask the bank to put a password on your account. I would be concerned that the perp is planning to make a withdrawal from the account in the future.
Realize that your account number is on your checks. Any person you give a check to will have your account number. I would avoid giving checks in lots of situations for this reason (day laborer, etc.).
OMG that is so funny, wtf lol, leave it be your 50 cents richer man!!!, what if next time he puts in 10000£ , he might of just felt like doing something random.
yer he could be trying to hack in so mabey you should see a finacial adviser at the bank and just ask about your security of your account im sure they will know what to do.
This could indeed be bad news. Your best option is to immediately close the account and then simply open a new one. Using the same bank is ok. It is a hassle if it's a checking account, but the peace of mind could be invaluable.
maybe he had the wrong account number.
you should at least notify the bank, so that they know about it.
and i would not worry much about it, however if it happens the second time, i would definitely file for a banking complaint.
Talk to a manager at your bank before you do anything drastic,