Can any shopkeeper put your Credit card no. on the bill. ? can it be misused later....?

Answer 1

i believe they can because there is still not much specific legislation on protection of actual credit card numbers, especially since you are handing that shopkeeper your card. you're taking on some trust but you're also aware of all of the possibilities that may ensue once you hand it over. this is why there are advantages to going with specific credit cards from specific companies that offer liability protection in the case of something happening. even though it's after the fact (that the numbers have been stolen and misused) a good credit card company will reimburse you in a heartbeat and investigate the fraud themselves.

YES, it can be misused later and it's very easy to do. i was shocked when a (FORMER...i promise) friend who worked for a national chain of toiletry products mentioned how much she wanted to just write the CCV code of a good cc# on her hand and connect the two later. the CCV code is that little three digit code on the back of the card that has been added for security. she wanted to find someone who looked like they had money and was buying alot of products and pull their receipt later and get their CCV code to use it on the internet. i promise this wasn't me and she never even followed through with it (that I know of). but this is a very real thing that your average broke person working in retail might by VERY tempted to pull off (we were just broke college kids at the time). it's somewhat traceable but not that easy. and all one has to do is just go use your card on the internet to purchase things where they don't require you standing right there with the CC in hand. if they're even smarter, they'll use those numbers to start a dossier on you and gain knowledge of you to eventually assume all or a part of your identity.

my father (RIP) was also a con-man with multiple identities both created and stolen. he was a tax evader for 20+ years so I know a little bit about how to keep yourself safe and where you're most vulnerable.

Answer 2

You can ask her why must she do that. It could be misused if in wrong hand. The only way to put a stop to such threat is to cancel the card and get the bank to issue another. The points would still be accumulated (in my case, but you need to liaise with your bank).

Answer 3

Yes,if they have your # and expiration date,a dishonest person could try to use that info.Most places use a partial # and everything is done electronically,but something could happen.Always check your cc bill carefully.

Answer 4

I wouldn't trust it myself.