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Bank restricts access to bank account

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merights · 22/04/2024 21:22

So long story short

Disabled Single mum with hypertension, panic attacks and palpitations of 2 young kids

Lost job months ago

Things are very hard
My parents& family decided to send me money to help pay bills and groceries and medications etc

£1500 was sent but the money was seized by the bank since Saturday
They asked a few questions like who the sender is to me and where the sender got the money from & what I am going to use the money for and that once answered, they will reply with an hour

They said I should answer all the question I can etc

I did answer the questions I could and I still do not have access to my money

My elderly parents sent lots of documents of their means of income from their properties which they rent out etc which I sent to the bank today

The bank also asked for chats with date etc with sender of the money. I got screenshots which I sent to bank today over 2 hours ago.

I am starving and kids too
My BP gone through the roof
Still no access to my money.

What right had the bank to do this to me? Holding my money and restricting access to my account for over 48 hours.

What else can I do? I am in tears here
My parents work hard for their money & I have always worked hard for mine until unemployed few months ago

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LivMumsnet · 23/04/2024 09:41

Hello everyone,

We've had a number of reports from people concerned about this thread so, as we usually do in these circs, we're putting our heads round the door with some important reminders.

Right now we can't see any evidence to indicate that the OP isn't above board – if we did, we'd remove the thread straight away. The OP has certainly been on our Talk Boards for many years.

However, as we're sure you can all appreciate, we can never vouch 100% for anyone here. Tis the internet after all.

With this in mind, we always ask ALL users to remember that not everyone on the internet is who they say they are – and remind folk not to give more to another poster, either financially (in cash or gifts) or emotionally (in time or care and support) than they'd be prepared to lose if things went wrong.

Though, we strongly advise against parting with any cash or giving away your personal details, and if you receive a PM which makes you uneasy - report it to us and we’ll take a look.

We've compiled some useful links posted by Mumsnetters into a financial issues webguide, so that people experiencing difficulties can find all the relevant information in one place.

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LivMumsnet · 23/04/2024 10:18

Hello @merights - please don't take it personally, we always try to post this sort of reminder to folk on threads like this.

Also, please bear in mind that this reminder is posted with your protection in mind too. As explained in our previous post, we can never vouch for anyone 100% on here.

When folk are in a difficult and worrying situation, such as the one you have described, it can be all too easy to leave yourself vulnerable to strangers who don't have your best interests at heart.

We hope this makes sense but do contact us directly - [email protected] - if you'd like to chat further about our moderation policies. Flowers

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