[WEB4LIB] Fraud using public library computers

[Dan Lester]

At 05:19 PM 8/29/99 -0700, his at virtuallibrarian.com wrote:
>  Criminals can steal credit card
>numbers in the normal manner, however instead of taking the exposure in
>purchasing the items in person, they can use the net. The packages can be
>shipped to address the offenders already know are safe drops. The
>merchandise is then pawned in the normal manner.

Anything can happen, of course, but three thoughts:
1) If this happens it isn't the library's problem.
2) Most sellers via online or telephone sales will ship ONLY to the "bill 
to" address on the card.  Even if they'll ship elsewhere, the person 
ordering must know the bill to address to validate.
3) Some MC and Visa have adopted the practice of Amex of having another 
four digits that are printed, but not embossed, on the card.  Many vendors 
will request that number as well.  Since it is not transferred when a card 
is imprinted or scanned, one must have the card IN HAND to complete the 
transaction.
cheers

dan


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