Safer Way to Use Your Credit Card

From: Brad (bpetria_at_verizon.net)
Date: 12/30/04 

Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:32:24 GMT

Hi,

    With the proliferation of "spyware", which includes "keyloggers" (logs
your keystrokes as you type), why would anyone want to type their credit card
number on a computer's keyboard? Is there really a "secure" site? No wonder
identity theft is epidemic.

   A programmer friend of mine told me about his awesome idea for a safer way
to order merchandize on the Internet. Web sites should present an option
after you fill out an order form. If the credit card number slot is blank,
you are presented with the option. If you accept (incase you forgot to type
your credit card number), you receive an order number which you write down.
Off line, you dial direct (no interception), a special toll free number and
enter that order number. Next, you are prompted to enter the credit card
number on your touch tone telephone. Note: This is automatic, no human
contact. Also, your order is canceled if you fail to give your credit card
number within a certain period of time.

                                         Brad

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