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Card Processing Software May Store CC Info

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the i'll-just-hang-onto-this dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Visa has sent out a warning to customers stating that some card processing software may keep customer data even after a transaction is complete. The setup, two versions of a software made by Fujitsu Transaction Solutions, is used by such companies as Best Buy, OfficeMax, and Staples. It's unknown if any of these large retailers use the poorly-made versions of the software." From the article: "Visa's warning, which was first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Friday, has raised eyebrows in the financial and retail sectors. The software was flagged at a time when thousands of debit-card holders across the country have reported unauthorized withdrawals from their accounts. Bank of America, Washington Mutual and Citibank are among the financial institutions that have replaced more than 200,000 debit cards in the past two months ..."

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  1. well that explains it by Gravis+Zero · · Score: 4, Funny

    i was wondering why i had bought several laptops for someone in Nigeria.

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  2. What are we supposed to use? by quokkapox · · Score: 4, Funny
    You can't use credit cards because the number will get skimmed at the restaurant or the electronics store. You can't use cash because you might get pulled over or mugged and have your cash seized.

    I raise chickens. Does Fry's accept barter? How many chickens for an iPod? Oh wait, I forgot about bird flu.

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    1. Re:What are we supposed to use? by ForestGrump · · Score: 2, Funny

      How bout barter with beef then?

      Right now, corned beef is going for 70-90 cents/pound. Stock up now and go shopping when it's back up to 1.50 to 2 dollars/pound.

      Remember kiddies. Buy low, barter high.

      Grump

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    2. Re:What are we supposed to use? by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: 5, Funny

      They just scan the UPC on the reciept, and viola...

      I'm sorry, but I see no reason for them to need to look at my viola to decide whether or not I'm eligible to return some clothing.

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  3. The only way to keep your card secure... by ian_mackereth · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...is to use someone else's card number, purchased as a job lot from the spotty-faced clerk at your local Best Buy, OfficeMax, Staples, etc!