They just upgraded my laundry room. Now we can only use a smart card to operate the machines. We have to use a VTM to add value to the card, no cash, credit/debit card transactions only. How safe is my credit card information? I don't want to be a victim of identity theft because of a couple loads of laundry. Any help on t his is appreciated.
2007-01-27 10:42:51 · 3 answers · asked by 12dorothy12 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
your credit card information would not be stored in the local terminal the terminal just connects to the banking server where your transactions are carried out.
2007-01-28 23:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by VPS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know how to tell you this, but you have a lot more to worry about than that. It is very easy to be a victim of identity theft these days. Many people are right now and do not even know it. You should probably look into a plan, if you are very worried. If you research, 7 in 10 people are victims everyday and most do not even know about it. I am an identiy theft expert, I represent the top company in the country, so I do know a little about it.
2007-01-31 08:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by gatorgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not worry. You are pretty safe there. VISA/MC set pretty high standards for equipment makers and processors. Plus the machines can only process a card if it has been programed by a processor.
2007-01-28 15:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Cliff P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋