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Old 05-20-2023, 07:00 AM
M2inOR M2inOR is offline
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Simple way to make it more difficult:

Make it harder for people to capture name, cc acct number, expiration date, and security CCV code on card.

Many cards these days have all that info on same side of card.

1. Snap picture of card and store in a safe, secure place
2. Use scotch tape and black marker to obscure most of the info. Apply tape to cover some of the info, then use marker on tape to obscure, then cover marker with another layer of tape.

Really no need to have store or restaurant people see the complete info.

For example, the Apple credit card has only the same visible. No other info.

Thieves working in stores simply snap a pic of your card and sell the info on the dark web.

In 2021, my CC was compromised 3 times before I figured things out. No problems since.
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