Ken Bigley (2)

Posted by: NB on 14 October 2004

I have read with complete amazment that Financial Institutions holding funds for the group "Jama'at al-Tawhid Wa'al-Jihad" are to be frozen.

I find it remarkable that we are still acting as Bankers and Financiers for cold blooded murderers.

Thoughts anyone?



Regards


NB
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by Rasher
I have a close friend who is an accounts manager at a big bank and quite high up. He has told me about the threads that they try to unravel to find who actually ends up with monies after being transferred all over the world. Many of these accounts are for organised crime and terroist groups - but it is one hell of a job to do the full trace. It isn't a matter of there being a cheque account held in the name of a terrorist group.
You know that probably better than anyone. Are you being provocative?
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by NB
Its far too early in the morning for me to be provocative!

No I was thinking more that it shouldn't be frozen, it should be seized and used for compensation.



Regards


NB
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by BigH47
Banking with the SwiSS?
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by Bob McC
Even the Swiss are now cooperating with security services and EU tax departments.

Bob
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by 7V
quote:
Originally posted by NB:
No I was thinking more that it shouldn't be frozen, it should be seized and used for compensation.

This would seem to be a good idea.

On a less serious note ...

There must be millions and millions of dollars in Swiss bank accounts, where the 'rightful' owner is dead or gone. If someone could 'hack' into some Swiss accounts and keep checking until he found accounts that haven't been used in, say, 50 years and then syphon the funds out, he would have a victimless crime that would be virtually undetectable. Wouldn't he?

Any hackers out there?

Steve M
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by NB
Quote:-

If someone could 'hack' into some Swiss accounts and keep checking until he found accounts that haven't been used in, say, 50 years and then syphon the funds out, he would have a victimless crime that would be virtually undetectable. Wouldn't he?
________________________________________________


I will let you know if I can crack it, if you suddenly get an order for new speakers you will know I have suceeded Big Grin



Regards


NB
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by 7V
quote:
Originally posted by NB:
I will let you know if I can crack it, if you suddenly get an order for new speakers you will know I have suceededBig Grin

I'd be happy to provide pizzas and Coke for the attempt. That is what you hacker guys need isn't it?
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by NB
Quote:-

I'd be happy to provide pizzas and Coke for the attempt. That is what you hacker guys need isn't it?
_____________________________________________________________

The password would help!



Regards


NB
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by TomK
quote:
Originally posted by NB:

The password would help!



NB


NB you obviously don't go to the movies. If you did you'd know that it normally only takes about 3 guesses before the main system password is cracked. And then no matter which system you're dealing with you only have to type "Download to my bank account" and the job's done!

Razz
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by 7V
quote:
Originally posted by TomK:
NB you obviously don't go to the movies. If you did you'd know that it normally only takes about 3 guesses before the main system password is cracked. And then no matter which system you're dealing with you only have to type "Download to my bank account" and the job's done!

Tom,

You're right. I've seen those movies and it IS easy. Sod the pizza and Coke I'll do it myself.
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by NB
Shucks, it looks like Steve has beaten me to it. It looks like I will have to wait until I can change my speakers!



Regards


NB
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by 7V
Hacking into bank accounts is dead easy, say experts
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by 7V
quote:
Originally posted by NB:
Shucks, it looks like Steve has beaten me to it. It looks like I will have to wait until I can change my speakers!

Now let's not be too hasty, Nigel. Smile
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by NB
Do I hear an offer coming on Steve?
Cool



Regards


NB
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by Berlin Fritz
Can you expand on your point here ?
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by Berlin Fritz
quote:
Originally posted by NB:
Quote:-

I'd be happy to provide pizzas and Coke for the attempt. That is what you hacker guys need isn't it?
_____________________________________________________________

The password would help!



Regards


NB


Just stick with the coke, pizza is far too fattening, although "maybe I'm amazed at the way you repeat it all the time" ?

Eta lot's of Walnuts, Tax Free naturally: innit. Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin
Posted on: 14 October 2004 by 7V
quote:
Originally posted by Berlin Fritz:
Can you expand on your point here ?

You'd better not. There'd be jaws hitting floors all the way from Berlin to Salisbury.

I'm naturally assuming that you're not seriously considering the 'upgrade'. Smile

Otherwise, you know where to find me.

Steve