Wells Fargo incident

[gigag04]

I went by Wells Fargo today to cash a check from that bank (I bank elsewhere). To cash the check if you don't have an acct with them they thumbprint the check, and then require two forms of photo ID. All I had was my DL and my CHL so I gave the clerk both, and he took both saying these will work.

All was going smooth. I was a little put out by having to show my CHL, but it was my last resort, and only the clerk saw, and it didnt bother him one bit.

However, as I was leaving, he asked to see it again and I gave it to him and he said he was going to see if his manager thought these are acceptable for future use. Then, w/o asking me, he goes and MAKES A COPY OF MY CHL right there in front of me. I said "uuummm....why did you just make a copy of that?" and he said so he could show his manager. I wasn't comfortable with it, but instead of making a bigger deal while carrying, I just made him sharpie out all the identifying info (pic didnt turn out on b/w copier).

What would y'all have done for future reference?

-nick

[Braden]

I think you handled it well. I'm not sure what else you could have done...except have a third form of ID with you.

[jimlongley]

I think I might have gotten insistent about him either turning the copy over to me or destroying it.

[XD_Dan]

Just out of curiosity, why does it bother you so much?

[gigag04]

Having a bank that I don't bank at, having a copy of my name, CHL license number, and address is not any of thier business.

Maybe I'm being up tight, but at least they should have had the courtesy to ask. All in all, I won't be waking up in the middle of the night with cold sweats because they have a semi copy of my chl.

-nick

[jimlongley]

I don't believe they have any reason to need a copy of either my DL or my CHL, and the copy of the CHL goes beyond endangering the privacy of personal information, it borders on revealing to people, that don't need to know, that I carry.

If they want to see what a CHL looks like so that they can decide whether it makes good ID or not, they can go here: http://www.packing.org/state/index.jsp/texas

I don't carry two forms of photo ID with me, beyond my CHL, and I doubt that many do, so I have to wonder about the reasoning behind the requirement.

[one eyed fatman]

I deal with Wells Fargo all the time. What a bunch of jackasses.

[XD_Dan]

Having a bank that I don't bank at, having a copy of my name, CHL license number, and address is not any of thier business.

Maybe I'm being up tight, but at least they should have had the courtesy to ask. All in all, I won't be waking up in the middle of the night with cold sweats because they have a semi copy of my chl.

-nick

I agree that making a copy is a bit rediculous, and that it really is none of their business, but you offered up your CHL.

I think you did the right thing by demanding that they black out your info, but really...would you wake up in a cold sweat if they hadn't?

With the magnetic strip on the back of TDL's, wouldn't they be privy to all that info had they swiped it? Perhaps not your CHL number.

[gigag04]

in this day and age of identity theft, and privacy invasion its a brazen move to copy my stuff.

[SJRTX]

I just had to do the same thing last week at Wells Fargo. I was cashing a wells fargo check from my employer, and they asked for 2 forms of ID. I was in a hurry and on my lunch break, so i just handed them both the DL and CHL. They didnt try to copy it or even make any big deal about it.

[anygunanywhere]

I have had several instances where banks have asked for two forms, both in Texas and other states. Never been an issue, even in Kalifornia. Here in Texas they never said anything, cause I am sure it happens a lot. I too would get peeved if they photocopied any ID. I would demand it back. Identity theft, you know.

Anygun

[jpa1701]

I deal with Wells Fargo all the time. What a bunch of jackasses.

I could not agree with you more! You said it brother! WORST BANK EVER

[jpa1701]

I forgot to add no one see my CHL unless its an LEO or a gun retailer. Thats just me. I use to work identity theft cases and I limit any information as much as possible. But like I said that is just me.

[one eyed fatman]

Just out of curiosity, why does it bother you so much?

If you knew what banks do with a lot of their paperwork you would be worried too.

[mec]

Im not sure that they are the worst bank ever, ever in the world- Community State Bank at 19th and Lake Shore drive in waco might contest the matter- but they are really, really bad. I'd never put a red cent in Wells Fargo.