[mythtv-users] Free USB RF remote (just $5.90 for shipping)

Joseph A. Caputo jcaputo1 at comcast.net
Thu Apr 15 21:59:06 EDT 2004


Jason Lee wrote:
> Boyd II, Willy wrote:
> 
>> This isn't unusual.  I've seen several places do it.  I just considered
>> it a more secure approach on the part of the retailer.
> 
> 
> I work in retail and am currently developing some CC software, so I've 
> been immersed in this a bit.  It is my understanding that, since this 
> number (CVV2) is printed on the back of the card, a would be thief would 
> either have to have the card in his hand or have been much more careful 
> in stealing your information.  This number, for example, is not printed 
> on CC statements, so this extra step should go a long way toward 
> preventing CC theft via dumpster diving.  In short, I don't think it's 
> anything to worry about, and probably something to be thankful for. :)

Right; I know all that... my concern is that if I give this number to a 
vendor & that vendor gets hacked, now someone gets not only my credit 
card # but also my CCV2 number...

-JAC



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