<prompt> Human: Hey guys!Was told to ask for your advice here on rpersonalfinance since you guys would know best.I dunno. Ive been told all my life to never give out your bank details except to people who need them: my landlord, people who owe me money etc...What security reasons could there be for me providing bank details to people who have nothing to do with my finances?I admit I am a little bit paranoid because my parents are horrible with money and seem to be in a constant state of can I borrow some cash? every week.Is bank information really an essential thing for your direct family to know, such as living address and telephone number?  <response>: Maybe set up a new account with a 100 and give them that account info. Then see what happens. 