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Sarah_Jayne · 01-08-2008, 07:56 AM

Clarkson stung after bank prank

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has lost money after publishing his bank details in his newspaper column.

The Top Gear host revealed his account numbers after criticising the furore over the loss of 25 million people's personal details on two computer discs.

He wanted to prove the story was a fuss about nothing, reports the BBC.

But Clarkson admitted he was "wrong" after he discovered a reader had used the details to create a £500 direct debit to the charity Diabetes UK.

Clarkson published details of his Barclays account in The Sun, including his account number and sort code. He even told people how to find out his address.

"All you'll be able to do with them is put money into my account. Not take it out. Honestly, I've never known such a palaver about nothing," he told readers.

But he was proved wrong, as the 47-year-old wrote in his Sunday Times column.

"I opened my bank statement this morning to find out that someone has set up a direct debit which automatically takes £500 from my account," he said.

"The bank cannot find out who did this because of the Data Protection Act and they cannot stop it from happening again.

"I was wrong and I have been punished for my mistake."

Clarkson now says of the HM Revenue and Customs case: "Contrary to what I said at the time, we must go after the idiots who lost the discs and stick cocktail sticks in their eyes until they beg for mercy."

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2670882.html

Spudman · 01-08-2008, 08:10 AM

yeah i read this yesterday, i love clarkson, i think he's a legend but he ended up looking a right tit by doing this hahah

halfpint · 01-08-2008, 08:58 AM

good old Jeremy Clarkson..he has tones of dosh anyway

rogue employee · 01-08-2008, 09:05 AM

thieves

Sarah_Jayne · 01-08-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rogue employee

thieves

Yeah..don't think I didn't notice

Sarah_Jayne · 01-08-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by halfpint

good old Jeremy Clarkson..he has tones of dosh anyway

His family has that Paddington Bear money for starters ...

Spudman · 01-08-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

His family has that Paddington Bear money for starters ...

whats this ??

Sarah_Jayne · 01-08-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Spudman

whats this ??

If I am correct, his grandmother or somebody like that created Paddington.

Sarah_Jayne · 01-08-2008, 09:32 AM

From Wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_Bear:

The Toy Paddington Bear

The first Paddington Bear was created by Gabrielle Designs in 1972, a small business run by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson, with the prototype made as a Christmas present for her children Joanna and Jeremy Clarkson (English broadcaster and writer). Shirley Clarkson dressed Paddington in Wellington boots to help the bear stand upright. This is the origin of the addition of Wellington boots to Paddington's attire. The earliest bears wore small children's boots manufactured by Dunlop until they could not keep up with production. Gabrielle Designs then produced their own boots with paw prints moulded into the soles.

Cyndalie · 01-08-2008, 09:33 AM

Well you ask for trouble, you're going to get it.

V_RocKs · 01-08-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by halfpint

good old Jeremy Clarkson..he has tones of dosh anyway

It's elementary really.

Damian_Maxcash · 01-08-2008, 09:33 AM

I thiough it was classic - he is such a bastard!

Brother Bilo · 01-08-2008, 09:37 AM

What a dumbass.

Spudman · 01-08-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

From Wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_Bear:

The Toy Paddington Bear

The first Paddington Bear was created by Gabrielle Designs in 1972, a small business run by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson, with the prototype made as a Christmas present for her children Joanna and Jeremy Clarkson (English broadcaster and writer). Shirley Clarkson dressed Paddington in Wellington boots to help the bear stand upright. This is the origin of the addition of Wellington boots to Paddington's attire. The earliest bears wore small children's boots manufactured by Dunlop until they could not keep up with production. Gabrielle Designs then produced their own boots with paw prints moulded into the soles.

cool, i never knew that. thanks

not that he needs their money though, he's made enough of it on his own.
I'm not sure what he drives now but i remember he had one of these:

sweet ride

notoldschool · 01-08-2008, 09:39 AM

what an idiot. He deserved it fo sho.

halfpint · 01-08-2008, 09:39 AM

at least it went to a charity to ..lol

sltr · 01-08-2008, 09:40 AM

clarkson got it wrong- again- not unlike his car reviews.

SilentKnight · 01-08-2008, 10:40 AM

By debting him such a (relatively) small amount, sounds like someone was merely making a point.

Sounds like a classic case of ownage.

seeric · 01-08-2008, 10:50 AM

comedy.

ss

sortie · 01-08-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Brother Bilo

What a dumbass.

I agree.

Don't ever challenge a theif to prove his shit because he will!

DaddyHalbucks · 01-08-2008, 11:09 AM

You don't tug on a tiger's tail with good results.

Sarah_Jayne · 01-08-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

By debting him such a (relatively) small amount, sounds like someone was merely making a point.

Sounds like a classic case of ownage.

Exactly..I wouldn't put it past being somebody that works for the bank since they could just use his account details to look up the other information.

Ross · 01-08-2008, 02:28 PM

Someone was defo only making a point of this but doing a good thing at the same time. £500 to him is nothing, he makes millions per year. I bet not many people knew you could set that Direct Debit up.

At least he took it on the chin tho, good on him for owning up to it and retracting his previous comments.

halfpint · 01-08-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Damian_Maxcash

I thiough it was classic - he is such a bastard!

lol... I take it you dont like him then

_Richard_ · 01-08-2008, 03:28 PM

nice publicity stunt

Sarah_Jayne · 01-08-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Sexbankroll

nice publicity stunt

More like just living up to his big mouth image and it bit him in the butt.

01-08-2008, 07:56 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	This is what happens when somebody thinks they are smarter than identity theifs Clarkson stung after bank prank TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has lost money after publishing his bank details in his newspaper column. The Top Gear host revealed his account numbers after criticising the furore over the loss of 25 million people's personal details on two computer discs. He wanted to prove the story was a fuss about nothing, reports the BBC. But Clarkson admitted he was "wrong" after he discovered a reader had used the details to create a £500 direct debit to the charity Diabetes UK. Clarkson published details of his Barclays account in The Sun, including his account number and sort code. He even told people how to find out his address. "All you'll be able to do with them is put money into my account. Not take it out. Honestly, I've never known such a palaver about nothing," he told readers. But he was proved wrong, as the 47-year-old wrote in his Sunday Times column. "I opened my bank statement this morning to find out that someone has set up a direct debit which automatically takes £500 from my account," he said. "The bank cannot find out who did this because of the Data Protection Act and they cannot stop it from happening again. "I was wrong and I have been punished for my mistake." Clarkson now says of the HM Revenue and Customs case: "Contrary to what I said at the time, we must go after the idiots who lost the discs and stick cocktail sticks in their eyes until they beg for mercy." http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2670882.html

01-08-2008, 08:10 AM	#2
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01-08-2008, 08:58 AM	#3
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01-08-2008, 09:37 AM	#13
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01-08-2008, 09:05 AM	#4
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01-08-2008, 09:32 AM	#9
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	From Wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_Bear: The Toy Paddington Bear The first Paddington Bear was created by Gabrielle Designs in 1972, a small business run by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson, with the prototype made as a Christmas present for her children Joanna and Jeremy Clarkson (English broadcaster and writer). Shirley Clarkson dressed Paddington in Wellington boots to help the bear stand upright. This is the origin of the addition of Wellington boots to Paddington's attire. The earliest bears wore small children's boots manufactured by Dunlop until they could not keep up with production. Gabrielle Designs then produced their own boots with paw prints moulded into the soles.

01-08-2008, 09:33 AM	#12
Damian_Maxcash So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MaxCash.com Posts: 12,745	I thiough it was classic - he is such a bastard!

01-08-2008, 09:39 AM	#15
notoldschool Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,687	what an idiot. He deserved it fo sho. __________________ No doubt one may quote history to support any cause, as the devil quotes scripture. -- Learned Hand http://www.bjpenn.com

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01-08-2008, 09:40 AM	#17
sltr Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,191	clarkson got it wrong- again- not unlike his car reviews.

01-08-2008, 10:40 AM	#18
SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	By debting him such a (relatively) small amount, sounds like someone was merely making a point. Sounds like a classic case of ownage.

01-08-2008, 10:50 AM	#19
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	comedy. ss

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01-08-2008, 02:28 PM	#23
Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	Someone was defo only making a point of this but doing a good thing at the same time. £500 to him is nothing, he makes millions per year. I bet not many people knew you could set that Direct Debit up. At least he took it on the chin tho, good on him for owning up to it and retracting his previous comments.

01-08-2008, 03:28 PM	#25
_Richard_ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 30,990	nice publicity stunt