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[pidgeon92]

Originally Posted by gabby98

Huh...didn't know that about Michael's (I don't think). Another place both myself and co-worker frequent is Meijer's, but I can't remember hearing anything about them either.

My niece's Visa BUXX card was compromised last month (she's in Indiana) and was used to make a purchase at a Meijer in Michigan. She had not lost or misplaced the card.

I've had three different credit cards compromised in the last ten or so years. I hadn't lost any of those, either. Each time the bank contacted me about possible fraud on the card, none of those instances cost me anything (in terms of dollars, anyhow).

[Katsunami]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

There are of course a bunch of ways to have your number compromised without using it online.

I have a great memory for numbers. If you hand me your cad, there is a good chance I'll be able to remember the number, expiration date and security code. Then, order online using a fake name, delivery at a PO Box, pick up, and done...

[FizzyWater]

Originally Posted by gabby98

Huh...didn't know that about Michael's (I don't think). Another place both myself and co-worker frequent is Meijer's, but I can't remember hearing anything about them either.

I like the blog "Krebs on Security" for news about the latest breaches.

Target (one of many)

Sally's Beauty

Sony Playstation!

Michael's

Global Payments credit card processor

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

I have a great memory for numbers. If you hand me your cad, there is a good chance I'll be able to remember the number, expiration date and security code. Then, order online using a fake name, delivery at a PO Box, pick up, and done...

I'm a credit card merchant, and the terms of my agreement with both MasterCard and Visa prohibit me from sending goods to anything other than the cardholder's registered billing address, for that very reason.

[MikeB1972]

Originally Posted by HarryT

I'm a credit card merchant, and the terms of my agreement with both MasterCard and Visa prohibit me from sending goods to anything other than the cardholder's registered billing address, for that very reason.

True, but a lot of comapnies don't have this issue.
Most people get stuff ordered online to their work address.

What I never understand is how come people who use stolen cards to order goods online never seem to get arrested, it's not like you can't track where the items ended up.

[Little.Egret]

Originally Posted by MikeB1972

True, but a lot of comapnies don't have this issue.
Most people get stuff ordered online to their work address.

What I never understand is how come people who use stolen cards to order goods online never seem to get arrested, it's not like you can't track where the items ended up.

It's probably stolen card numbers rather than stolen cards - which tend to be reported fairly fast.


I don't want to start a discussion on methods of committing fraud, but consider the options available.

Thus Amazon delivery to locker or convenience store may spend effort on checking that the person collecting has the authority of the customer but little on his actual identity.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Little.Egret

Thus Amazon delivery to locker or convenience store may spend effort on checking that the person collecting has the authority of the customer but little on his actual identity.

Certainly around these parts, Amazon's local "deliver to locker" service requires some form of photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence, on collection of the package.

[Little.Egret]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Certainly around these parts, Amazon's local "deliver to locker" service requires some form of photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence, on collection of the package.

But do they photocopy the ID and take a image of you ?

Can you send your boy/girlfriend to do the pickup ?

In UK at least one courier org takes a digital photo of the delivery location with date and time.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Little.Egret

But do they photocopy the ID and take a image of you ?

No. They simply verify your identity, as I said. Just the same as collecting a parcel from the post office, or any other delivery company (DHL, etc).

[samhy]

Originally Posted by HarryT

No. They simply verify your identity, as I said. Just the same as collecting a parcel from the post office, or any other delivery company (DHL, etc).

In France they don't do those checks, they just ask you to sign an electronic document. Several times my parents have been asked if they could get a parcel for some neighbours by the delivery guy

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by samhy

In France they don't do those checks, they just ask you to sign an electronic document. Several times my parents have been asked if they could get a parcel for some neighbours by the delivery guy

To clarify, if someone delivers a parcel to your home, you just have to sign for it, and it's normal for parcels to be left with a neighbour if you're not at home. I was referring to the situation where you go and collect a parcel from somewhere. In that case, you'll always be asked to provide ID.

[samhy]

Okay, HarryT I misunderstood your previous post.
Nonetheless, I don't like neighbours getting parcels for you since no one can know if you're in good terms with the people living around you. I see how it can be convenient for everyone involved (maybe not much for the neighbours), but I like something ordered by someone to be delivered to said household. I might be a little old School here and maybe my views will evolved on that point.

[Katsunami]

Originally Posted by HarryT

In that case, you'll always be asked to provide ID.

Not where I am; mostly of the time you'll be only asked to provide the shipment number.

[rkomar]

Originally Posted by samhy

Okay, HarryT I misunderstood your previous post.
Nonetheless, I don't like neighbours getting parcels for you since no one can know if you're in good terms with the people living around you. I see how it can be convenient for everyone involved (maybe not much for the neighbours), but I like something ordered by someone to be delivered to said household. I might be a little old School here and maybe my views will evolved on that point.

In this day and age, it's normal for no one to be home during regular business hours, when deliveries are made. Having someone at home all day is a luxury that many if not most can't afford anymore. So, yes, only delivering to the target household is old school. If the package is not delivered, the intended recipients have to get themselves to the depot to pick up the package, and that usually means taking time off work and traveling far out to where the cheap industrial properties are.

[crich70]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

It's fixed.

I forgot some Delphi books and two presents I bought, and the report on the internet was not complete. It seems to stop at 120 entries. (Of which 108 were Kobo books already ) I called the bank, and they were able to tell me the transactions; the two biggest ones (which I did do) account for over 90% of the 'missing' money.

Incomplete reports. Mèèh.

I go to my banks website every few days and check on what has been deducted from my account. Then I update a spreadsheet that I set up for the purpose to make sure things balance out.