Today, I had to create another signature. I have to use one at the bank and the other around my mother, so that when she tries to cash my paychecks the bank won't let her. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I checked my bank account online and noticed two checks that I didn't write had gone through, so I got copies of them and recognized the handwriting. It was my best friend's. FML
Today, I had to get out my birth certificate to prove to my dad that today is my birthday. This has happened before. FML
Today, I gave my mother a pre-prepared deposit envelope with my fortnightly wage in it, in cash. I tell her exactly where the deposit box is and what to do. I'm now desperately calling the bank because my mother accidentely put my $1200 deposit in the little trash can for receipts under the ATM. FML
Today, I did the most idiotic thing someone living with their parents could possibly do. I made a separate online casino account in my mom's name (just her name, my email, phone number, etc.) When I deposited from my bank account, the site got suspicious, and is now making me and her sign a document to get the money out. FML
Today, I figured out the bank account my mom set up for me is actually a joint account, and she gets half the money I deposit. I have been putting money in there for 10 years. FML
Today, since it was payday, I figured I’d take my mom out for burgers. The bank also decided to do a random update on our debit card, resulting in my card declining three times. My mom ended up having to pay for our meals. So much for trying to treat my mom out to dinner. I’m still pissed. FML
Today, I wrote in my own yearbook with different styles of handwriting so my mom would think I have friends. FML
Today, my mother, who religiously checks her bank account after every purchase, then shreds her receipts, got fed up with me not doing the same. So she shredded all my piled up receipts. These include the 100s of dollars I had spent for my work, which I need the receipts to get reimbursed for. FML
Today, at work, I told a lady checking out to sign her name after sliding her credit card. After she started signing her name, she threw the pen down in frustration saying that the pen was out of ink. We use electronic pin pads. FML
Today, I realized while paying bills on my phone I fat-fingered which credit card I was paying and sent 299 to a paid-off card instead of 200 to another one. Now I'm going to have overdraft fees too. FML
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Top comments
jeepers_1 21
the bank shouldn't let her anyway. Tell them that every time someone comes in to cash a cheque under your name that they have to take ID. That's part of the reason many banks won't take third party cheques anymore. Also your mother could end up paying a hefty fine/go to jail for her actions.
Nathan_Henry 15
That's some mother
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Comments (87)
yenze 18
Dose your mother have the same name as you? Everywhere ive cashed a check i have to show id.
BlackFames 16
That's rather unfortunate. I'm getting the vibe that your mom belongs in rehab.
olpally 33
You should make it so you're the only one on your account.
beeferjay 34
thirsty
StickyPickles 33
I'd get a new mom
limegreenpoopie 31
Oh wow...
whitnayfortooh 29
not being able to trust family really sucks:(... I'm going through this now.
irishmaiden78 23
I would check with your job and see if they offer direct deposit so you no longer have to deposit a paper check. Also look into seeing if there is some kind of identity protection you can set up with the bank. A password on the account to do any transaction. I know it's inconvenient, but it's better than allowing theft to happen and the bank can and will press charges if your mother is caught trying to impersonate you.
rainbowsRlove 15
don't leave your checks around...no check no cashing. and you might want to inform her you'll call the cops next time she steals your money.
elsie23 11
How can op call for her mom, that's her mom not someone else.
Theater_Chef_3 30
What OP's mom is doing is still theft and illegal
rainbowsRlove 15
idk about you but my money is mine not for someone else to cash and do whatever it is they want with it. damn right I would call the cops! from the sound of it its not a one time thing
SolarLunix 21
It may be a case where she is taking OPs mail. If they live together it's very easy to just take someone's mail before they get it.
TomeDr 25
Two words: Direct Deposit.