Comment Re:e-card (Score 1) 97
Have you guys ever heard about Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use Errors?? To understand the nature of this flaw, we should consider ourself as the main culprit in this kind of scenario.
This is really basic, but: Keep an eye on your card. You might be rushed, or distracted by your kids, or involved in an interesting little chat with the clerk;). Whatever. Keep an eye on your card and make sure it goes back in your wallet. My dad typically leave his wallet on the counter or restaurant table, with his hand on top of it, until the card goes back in. This can be a little awkward sometimes, but it helps remind me not to leave the store without my plastic. The one time I forgot is the time, of course, someone swiped my card.
This could be out of the topic too..but i can bet that there are so many folks out there does'nt even knew about this. The keyword is going to be "Make sure the transaction is secure". Just don't enter your card number unless the little padlock is showing on the lower part of your browser, and the Web site address starts with "https" rather than just "http." Another ignorance of a simple check that could lead to massive error which would cause you $$$......
This is really basic, but: Keep an eye on your card. You might be rushed, or distracted by your kids, or involved in an interesting little chat with the clerk;). Whatever. Keep an eye on your card and make sure it goes back in your wallet. My dad typically leave his wallet on the counter or restaurant table, with his hand on top of it, until the card goes back in. This can be a little awkward sometimes, but it helps remind me not to leave the store without my plastic. The one time I forgot is the time, of course, someone swiped my card.
This could be out of the topic too..but i can bet that there are so many folks out there does'nt even knew about this. The keyword is going to be "Make sure the transaction is secure". Just don't enter your card number unless the little padlock is showing on the lower part of your browser, and the Web site address starts with "https" rather than just "http." Another ignorance of a simple check that could lead to massive error which would cause you $$$......
