15 JUNE 2002, Page 32

The suspecting bank

From Mr Peter Raebum-Ward Sir: Barclays Bank have just telephoned me regarding my 16-year-old son's account. Although I have banked with them for more than 40 years, my introduction is now insufficient. Would I bring in my gas or electricity bill to identify him?

Peter Raeburn-Ward

Reading, Berkshire

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