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06-27-2007, 09:23 AM #1
Gas Stations Ripe for ID Theft?
Interesting article for those that use their cards at gas stations.
Using a credit card at a gas station could pose more of a risk for data theft than shopping online, as point-of-sale terminals have emerged as a weak link in the security chain, according to a Gartner Inc. analyst.
When a card is swiped, point-of-sale (POS) terminals often collect and store the data held in the magnetic stripe on the back of a credit card, said Avivah Litan, a Gartner vice president and distinguished analyst. Retailers are often unaware that their POS applications collect so much information.
Read the rest here.
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06-27-2007, 12:45 PM #2
Great after I made a trip back and forth across the states using one!
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06-28-2007, 05:30 AM #3Assistant General Manager
George,
Join the club I used it all the time when doing shows. Feel better carrying plastic now it making me think twice.
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06-28-2007, 08:34 PM #4
George, the good news is if you report any charges that are not your, credit card companies will fix it. Just keep an eye on your bills over the next few months. Look for any unknown charges and report them right away!
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06-29-2007, 08:21 AM #5
Yeah thanks! Probably find a cash advance of $1000 on it.
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