francesgjoyner
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yes they do it all the time at check cashing places
so banks banks started doing it
this has happen to me alot
and I am a nice old lady |
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kloackster
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yes, they used to take my thumbprint every time i cashed my check at my old job. they do it so if you a cashing a check illegally they know who to look for |
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Kismitt
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We have a bank in town that takes your thumb print if you don't have an account with them. It's done in case the check is bad. |
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decarlo75
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Yes, I have done it serveral times for years. Thats why they have that little round ink sponge on the other side of the window. I am in California. Maybe is new where you are. |
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frenchy
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5/3 did it to me! I had my I.D. and everything, but I don't have an account with them. |
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NeverTell
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Banks around here have been taking a right thumb print for a few years now. |
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RockC
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Never heard of that. That's a little too "big brother" for me. |
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lady97bird
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if the check is stolen or not a valid check the person who cashes it can easily be identified by their thumbprint |
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Jen
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Most banks take a thumb print if you cash a check at a bank you don't have an account at. It is for security if the person who wrote the check turns around and states that X person did not cash the check, another person did. It is a secure method of ID. |
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Strategic Sourcing Expert
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Absolutley they will finger print you, but only if you do not have an account with them. They do it so that they have a record of you in case you are cashing a forged or fraudelent check. |
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nelson_devon
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Yes, it is a new form of ID, and I think it is a pretty good idea. It prevents fraudulent use. |
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bostonianinmo
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Yeah, it's been going on for well over a decade at some banks. Typically they ink your thumb with ultraviolet ink and have you press your thumb on the check. If you refuse to do so, they'll probably refuse to cash the check. |
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damn_dot
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They've been doin that for years. |
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bensbabe
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wells fargo does.. if you aren't a customer (you don't have an account).. it's so if it's a bad check they can track you down by your thumb print... what they do if you don't have prints in the system is beyond me... |
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Vickie A
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Yes, more banks are doing it. I recently went to the bank to deposit my husbands check & get $20 back, I'm not on that account, they wouldn't do it. It is for security reasons. Wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry? I have been fingerprinted before. Once your bank knows you they don't always print you. |
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Mom madness
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Yes, if you dont have an account with that bank they usually fingerprint you. To cover their a@$ |
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Compassionate Chick
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That's crap. Never heard of it and I doubt very much it's legal! |
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