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Re:Upwork asking me for a $12.5k refund as the client was us... by sumedh on Sunday January 09, 2022 @05:06PM (#29867803)
> I don't think any responsible bank would let you withdraw using just an account number.

It happens in Australia as, just fill up a direct debit form which has the client's name, account number and sign.

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Re:Upwork asking me for a $12.5k refund as the client was us... by worthless-trash on Sunday January 09, 2022 @08:04PM (#29869305)
Are you talking about the paper forms you find at banks, because they dont work that way.
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Re:Upwork asking me for a $12.5k refund as the client was us... by sumedh on Sunday January 09, 2022 @08:34PM (#29869519)
I got the form from the rental agency which directly debits from my bank account for the rent.
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