Today it was reported that the person who runs the FTC had some personal information stolen from a retailer that she frequented.

Now for the funny part, the FTC is in charge of helping people get through the process of getting their identity back after it has been stolen. In this case the company was at fault and let some 1.4 million people's CC numbers get stolen.

I also love the comment that the retail had trouble informing its customers because it doesn't collect address information at its stores. This is a good thing[tm] in my opinion. The less information you give the retailer, the less information they can lose. I won't even give them my zip code or phone number when they ask. I just politely say, "No thanks".

I personally like to use the random, one time use CC number generator that Discover Card (and most major CC companies) have. It allows you to specify the exact amount that will be charged and gives you a one time use CC number to give to the retailer. The only problem with this, is that you have to be in front of your computer to do it. Which rules out the use of it at your normal brick and mortar shops.

Anyone what to invent a CC that does this at a normal store?

-Ryan

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