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Signature is only required when a compliance process has begun. So, for example, when you check your transactions and see one that you can't recognize then you
by ccarpenterg 16y ago
Signature is only required when a compliance process has begun. So, for example, when you check your transactions and see one that you can't recognize then you call your bank and object that trx. In that moment the bank ask for the physical documents and may check your signature, but it depends on the rules of your card operator (Visa, MasterCard, Amex).
- philwelch 16y agoBut that opens up an obvious scam: 1. Buy something with your credit card 2. Sign with a false name 3. Contest the charge 4. Get a refund--keep the merchandise.
- MichaelApproved 16y agoThere are lots of soft was to scam the system. The question is are you that type of person? Is that the life you pick? Running small scams hoping you won't get caught. Focus your energy on building something useful. You've already completed step one of that process "read hacker news."
- philwelch 16y agoDon't worry--having the mindset and creativity to think of ways to break the system aren't always bundled with the inclination to actually do them. I have better ways of applying my creativity. I suspect I just have what Schneier calls a "security mindset": http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2008/03/the_security_mi_1.html http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2008/03/the_security_m...