Queries about reliability of the banking system


RECENT discussions about online scams have centred on a familiar question: If a customer approves a transaction, should the bank bear the loss, should the customer, or should responsibility be shared?

I think the correct question is: Why do people put their money in banks instead of under their pillows?

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