Hello, I had a concerning experience at the bank today and I’m wondering if it might have been a scam. My mother (who is elderly) and I went to exchange some cash. While we were there, a woman with her young daughter and an elderly man approached us. They were at one of the bank desks, and the woman asked if we could sign something so her father could get his money.
My mom was about to agree, but I intervened and said no. I felt uneasy about signing for someone we didn’t know, especially since the elderly man didn’t seem fully aware of the situation. The woman seemed frustrated and had to leave.
Could this have been a scam? Why would the bank allow strangers to approach us for signatures? Can strangers legally sign for someone else? The woman mentioned they needed a second signature, but it didn’t feel right. Any thoughts or insights on what might have been going on? 