@daving313.
I don't know what the most current data are, but, in years past, you are absolutely correct that the most frequent source of credit card losses came from wait staff. Unfortunately, in our modern world, it's just part of the cost of doing business for the CC companies. Perhaps better and more secure payment methods will come in the near future.
#2 but i *wanted* her to get my personal information.
#4 internationally they use that wireless card reader for that reason - and receipt is printed from same machine.
^ PITA? Last time it happened to me I just called, listed the disputed charges, and a few days later a new card/# arrived in the mail. Who it really hurts is people with stolen debit card data that don't have protection.
couple years ago I opened a new card, used it only once in BJ's, then someone tried to charge over $8000 somewhere in Europe (Thanks God it's declined)
couple years ago I opened a new card, used it only once in BJ's, then someone tried to charge over $8000 somewhere in Europe (Thanks God it's declined)
This week it was Norstrom Rack that got compromised.
Hackers are getting really good at this. This is no way to stop them. It could happen to any retailer.
I don't feel sorry for though. Many months ago one of my credit card was compromised and the thieves used the card to buy some stuff on .com. I have no idea how the thieves got a hold of my 3 digit code on the back of my card. In any case that didn't matter. I got the order information from my credit card company and I called to find out who received the stolen goods. told me they couldn't tell me the the name and address of the recipient of the stolen goods because of privacy. I told them those were thieves that used my card to buy stuff online on website. They insisted on protecting the personal information of the thieves. I was pretty angry I felt like suing them. But I didn't lose a dime, only was inconvenienced of having to get a new credit card. With protecting the thieves, you wonder why thieves are getting bold.
couple years ago I opened a new card, used it only once in BJ's, then someone tried to charge over $8000 somewhere in Europe (Thanks God it's declined)
They take credit cards for BJ's?
Nice to know, but where at? lol :)
I always use someone else's credit card at a restaurant, that way I can leave a big tip.
Did you mean to say "someone's stolen card"?
I can't think of any other way that you could use someone else's card, and leave a BIG tip, unless it's stolen! :)
I got my activation code but when I entered it at protectmyid.com it won't accept it. anyone else got in?
If you double-clicked on the activation code in your email, and then just pasted it at the protectmyid page, chances are that there is an extra "space", just BEFORE the code.
Make sure there are no spaces. Just type the code exactly as it is.
The code will not be accepted if there is a space within, before, or after the code.
^ PITA? Last time it happened to me I just called, listed the disputed charges, and a few days later a new card/# arrived in the mail. Who it really hurts is people with stolen debit card data that don't have protection. At restaurants I use CASH.
Most people have direct withdraws on their CC. So, yes, it is a PITA.
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I don't know what the most current data are, but, in years past, you are absolutely correct that the most frequent source of credit card losses came from wait staff. Unfortunately, in our modern world, it's just part of the cost of doing business for the CC companies. Perhaps better and more secure payment methods will come in the near future.
#4 internationally they use that wireless card reader for that reason - and receipt is printed from same machine.
1. Sears
2. WM.
A PITA the cancel the CC-s and get new ones.
At restaurants I use CASH.
8K? Thats one expensive BJ! ;)
Hackers are getting really good at this. This is no way to stop them. It could happen to any retailer.
I don't feel sorry for though. Many months ago one of my credit card was compromised and the thieves used the card to buy some stuff on .com. I have no idea how the thieves got a hold of my 3 digit code on the back of my card. In any case that didn't matter. I got the order information from my credit card company and I called to find out who received the stolen goods. told me they couldn't tell me the the name and address of the recipient of the stolen goods because of privacy. I told them those were thieves that used my card to buy stuff online on website. They insisted on protecting the personal information of the thieves. I was pretty angry I felt like suing them. But I didn't lose a dime, only was inconvenienced of having to get a new credit card. With protecting the thieves, you wonder why thieves are getting bold.
For Consumers please go to www.protectmyid.com/target
They take credit cards for BJ's?
Nice to know, but where at? lol :)
Did you mean to say "someone's stolen card"?
I can't think of any other way that you could use someone else's card, and leave a BIG tip, unless it's stolen! :)
If you double-clicked on the activation code in your email, and then just pasted it at the protectmyid page, chances are that there is an extra "space", just BEFORE the code.
Make sure there are no spaces. Just type the code exactly as it is.
The code will not be accepted if there is a space within, before, or after the code.
Most people have direct withdraws on their CC. So, yes, it is a PITA.
Thank you!