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Re:Cash payments above €3000 to be outlawed in Netherlands by Y_Y on Wednesday August 23, 2023 @10:19AM (#37236357)
In Ireland, for example, it is possible (and popular) to receive state pensions in cash.
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Re:Cash payments above €3000 to be outlawed in Netherlands by xxs on Wednesday August 23, 2023 @10:20AM (#37236365)
Point taken. Wouldn't that make elderly people an easier target for assaults?
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Re:Cash payments above €3000 to be outlawed in Netherlands by declan_roberts on Wednesday August 23, 2023 @10:32AM (#37236593)
Probably harder to steal their cash than for a hacker to phish their bank accounts.
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Re:Cash payments above €3000 to be outlawed in Netherlands by xxs on Wednesday August 23, 2023 @10:39AM (#37236728)
totally different set of criminals, also bank accounts are generally much, much hard to take over. The money is easy to track, and it can be reimbursed.
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Re:Cash payments above €3000 to be outlawed in Netherlands by ttrrooppeerr on Wednesday August 23, 2023 @10:30AM (#37236564)
If you have a criminal mindset, yes. Otherwise, let them be and be happy.
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