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Originally Posted by RB
What disturbed me most was that with one transaction, I sent them the CC# by fax and the second time, I actually gave them the CC# verbally (over the phone).  |
Most likely employees. I had one CC compromised with an over the phone sale with Edmund optics once. Changed the card, bought the same stuff again the day after and it was fine. That's what I'm saying. It's not location specific or company specific. It can happen anywhere anytime. I think the authentication system or lack of for CC transactions is flawed.
I mean if I know your CC numbers and the name on your card it's enough for me to go to the airport right now and book a flight to France with Qantas. No questions asked.
Now why is that? And the best is that they won't give you my name because of privacy laws. I think the crooks know that and work the system.
Have you guys seen those commercials with this young bloke running back to his flat buying stuff and 'swiping' is CC at access points? This is opening a new whole can of worm IMHO.