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ElliotLH
1 year agoHero+
Back when I worked for a fintech bank, we'd have to lock accounts if even one ID&V question was answered incorrectly. I used to feel pretty terrible when it happened (and got some nasty abuse occasionally too), but I guess it was better than risking a fraudster getting access to an account.
RanzigeRidder2
1 year agoLegend
@ElliotLHThese measures are there for a reason. How harsh it may be, with all phishing, hacking and stolen account information on the internet nowadays you simply can’t take any risk.
People getting abusive vs others just doing their job should look at themselves in the mirror.
- ElliotLH1 year agoHero+@RanzigeRidder2 Yep precisely. They can be an inconvenience sometimes, but it's better than dealing with a compromised account.
I've not done customer service for a few years now, thank God, but I still remember to never lose it when I'm speaking with a CS rep because I know what they have to deal with.- RanzigeRidder21 year agoLegend@ElliotLH I’ve never worked in CS, and trust me I would not be suitable for it. I would lose my cool if people treated me like that while doing my job.
But me myself would never treat people disrespectful for doing their job or for the kind of job they do. In my office I treat the cleaning lady with the same respect as I do with our CEO.- ElliotLH1 year agoHero+@RanzigeRidder2 Sounds like you take a similar view to me there - treat everyone with respect wherever possible.
I've got some horror stories from working in CS, and I'd have to be desperate to go back to it, but there were thankfully plenty of decent people too to balance things out. They sure made the nasty calls better.