I know some people that don't read their text messages except when they are expecting a credit alert.
On this fateful Sunday evening last month, I was watching TV when my phone beeped, a message had entered. My phone was charging at a corner but I asked my daughter to bring it. I checked it and saw a debit alert of 2720. I was still struggling to process the reason for the debit when another message entered, another debit of 2880. This came in less than 5 minutes after the first one.
My brain immediately started working well, I quickly transferred the remaining money into another of my account in another bank. That was how my remaining money was saved.
The next day, I went to the bank and saw plenty other customers with the same complaint, some had their accounts wiped clean.The bank told me that the thieves were hackers who must have hacked into their (the bank's) system. Ok, return my money since it's from your end, I didn't get #1 back till today.
I let it slide because of the amount.
Imagine a situation whereby I didn't read my text messages immediately, I would be in pains when I discover the alerts hours or minutes later.
The next day, I went to the bank and saw plenty other customers with the same complaint, some had their accounts wiped clean.The bank told me that the thieves were hackers who must have hacked into their (the bank's) system. Ok, return my money since it's from your end, I didn't get #1 back till today.
I let it slide because of the amount.
Imagine a situation whereby I didn't read my text messages immediately, I would be in pains when I discover the alerts hours or minutes later.
Let's do better with our phones pls.
I encourage everyone around me to read sms messages even if from network provides as soon as you're notified then delete. One can't know when emergency situations or life saving texts come in because the sender might not be disposed to make a voice call. Unfortunately, the women around me feel 'lazy' doing this and complain of too many sms messages from network providers.
ReplyDeleteThe men around me do not read text messages until they get home at night. But they can chat on WhatsApp and Facebook with random girls from morning till night
Delete🤣🤣🤣🤣 gbas gbos
Delete😂😂😂😂 anon and baltika
DeleteSome will even switch off the phone in the night!
DeleteI read text messages...... This scamming of thing is another issue one should be cautious about, saving up only for it to be wiped out.
ReplyDeleteThose hackers are not smiling. It's good to always read messages.
ReplyDeleteI'm on this table of not reading SMS. I usually prefer my messages sent through whatsapp.
ReplyDeleteThe best account to save your money in is kiddies account. Open a kiddies account in your bank and save there, they don't deduct from it, instead they dash you small small change like #5, #9. Most importantly, scammers don't get to hack it because you don't get atm card for it, you can't transfer from it, etc. You enter the banking Hall to withdraw from it.
ReplyDeleteThe above applies in my banks kiddies accounts, I have in two different banks.
I always find time and I struggle to read text messages😁😁
ReplyDeleteI will improve 🤣
My husband is guilty of this. I always read my text and delete the unimportant ones immediately.
ReplyDeleteI am guilty of this oh, I am caution today. Thank you Stellamo.
ReplyDeleteI read all text messages and mails. I hate seeing any message unread. If it's irrelevant, I delete immediately.
ReplyDeleteI read text messages and delete once I don't need the info.
ReplyDeleteWhen i tell people i prefer text message or chat than call they look at me with side eyes lol. I can literally ignore your call but you see message i will read sharply and respond if need be.
ReplyDeleteOh my God so this thing is now happening 😳
ReplyDeleteOmo I must be checking my email and test message every day at atleast 3times a day o.
Just imagine
Very guilty of this,I just need to improve
ReplyDeleteOk ooo
ReplyDeleteI always read my SMS immediately I hear it beep. Cos I am always expecting Alerts 😂😂
ReplyDeleteGod Abeg na
I need a Miracle that will Sound like a Lie Today 🙏🙏
So what kind of bank is that without depositers insurance. Your ability to think quickly on your feet is what saved you. Glad you were awake and the phone was close by.
ReplyDeleteLearning
ReplyDeleteI am so guilty of this o. Lesson learnt sir
ReplyDeleteNa wah u for drag that bank for twitter, they would have returned the Money they are thieves
ReplyDeleteSo guilty of this, I hardly check my inbox
ReplyDeleteHmm. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThe most complex B
I always read my messages and also delete immediately
ReplyDelete