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*collapse* All that, my card out of commission for 2 weeks, and it was probably legit? Dammit! Do the phone transactions really require 3 numbers for confirmation? I thought it was supposed to be an extra security precaution that you never give them out, especially over the phone. I think the only time I've ever been required to enter the 3 digits is when I do online transactions, like on eBay or something. The main reason I was wary of giving out the 3 digits on the phone was because I didn't know whether Fifth would even have my phone number to begin with, but I wouldn't have had an issue with it if I'd known Ticketmaster gives out this info. (They really shouldn't, should they?) *headdesk*


BTW, DD, how goes the furniture building last night? Little late to try and be Christ-like, isn't it?

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Updated On: 3/10/06 at 03:19 PM

I see you found that screwdriver.

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Undi!

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So long as we're all here, everyone's covered!

DD, when are you in LA??

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Oops, that just reminds me - I should email Fifth and tell them to cancel processing my donation from yesterday, and that I'll do it online instead.

I'm going to look like such a fool, if it's so common to give the 3 numbers over the phone!

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it may seem creepy to give it to them over the phone, but we have to have some trust somewhere.. the reason they are asking you is to make that it's not ME who found your credit card number and am now using it to purchase tickets. By you reading those three numbers, they know you at least have the card in hand...

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I leave Friday morning for L.A.!!!

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Not really... going to see Swan Lake, hang out...

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Good advice, best12! I don't think we have PIN numbers for credit cards, but I'd be weary if anyone asked me for my debit card's! I don't think even the bank is supposed to ask you, are they?

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Tiff---You did the right thing by cancelling this card and getting another. You've removed any possible fraud. Yes, it's a pain in the butt to have to change everything, but you should have peace of mind now that nothing funky is going to happen with your credit or account.

So relax! Deep breath.

And you have learned a LOT from this, so it's a positive experience. (God, I sound really cheesy right now.)

And, you're right. Not even your bank should ask you for your PIN. If any one does, refuse it. The bank has other ways to have you verify you're who you say you are (like mother's maiden name, place of birth, pet's name, etc.). All of those are fine and might be necesary to give out. But never your PIN. And yes, credit cards as well as debit cards can come with PIN numbers, particularly if you can use your credit card to take cash out of an ATM. You'll have a PIN for that.

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That which does not kill us... and other pretentious thoughts.

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Oh, darling.

I need a hug.

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45% heterosexual, right?

Let's work on increasing that percentage.

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