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ilovejedd · 03-11-2012, 03:28 AM

Given Android Market just uses Google Checkout (or whatever they're calling it nowadays) and Google's on the hook for any security breaches, I doubt Android Market was the cause for your credit card getting stolen. I'd be more concerned about restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, etc.

That said, I have a Discover Card and discover allows me to create virtual credit card numbers tied to my actual card for use with online purchases. If the virtual card number gets stolen, I can just disable it. Alternately, you could get prepaid Visa/MC/Amex debit cards from brick and mortar stores. There's usually an activation fee and a small surcharge every time you reload, though. I think some might also have monthly fees. Really too bad Google doesn't allow gift cards. That would be my preferred method of payment.

03-11-2012, 03:28 AM	#3
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	Given Android Market just uses Google Checkout (or whatever they're calling it nowadays) and Google's on the hook for any security breaches, I doubt Android Market was the cause for your credit card getting stolen. I'd be more concerned about restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, etc. That said, I have a Discover Card and discover allows me to create virtual credit card numbers tied to my actual card for use with online purchases. If the virtual card number gets stolen, I can just disable it. Alternately, you could get prepaid Visa/MC/Amex debit cards from brick and mortar stores. There's usually an activation fee and a small surcharge every time you reload, though. I think some might also have monthly fees. Really too bad Google doesn't allow gift cards. That would be my preferred method of payment. Last edited by ilovejedd; 03-11-2012 at 03:40 AM.