Irony Hits Author of Anti-Privacy Editorial
Written by Dr P Fenderson on January 8th, 2008
A UK Presenter for the television show Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson, has experienced irony after his personal data was used to open up a £500 (~986 USD) debit account to withdraw from his bank account. This comes after he published that information in an article claiming that the fear of identity theft was a sham.
He also gave instructions on how to find his address on the electoral roll and details about the car he drives.
However, in a rare moment of humility Clarkson has now revealed the stunt backfired and his details were used to set up a £500 direct debit payable from his account to the British Diabetic Association.
The charity is one of many organisations that do not need a signature to set up a direct debit.
Link, via BoingBoing
