[ltp] credit fingerprint

[Matt Graham]

On Wednesday 22 June 2005 09:20, after a long battle with technology, 
David A. Desrosiers wrote:
> > > 	1. Something you have (card, keyfob, usb dongle)
> > > 	2. Something you know (password, phrase, magical incantation)
> > > 	3. Something you are (biometric fingerprint, eyeprint, voice)
> > > 	Anything else is just not worth investigating.
> > What kind of freak would have this 3 security things? This sounds
> > like the network or system administrator's hell.

For most ordinary people, convenience >> security.

> Can you make a credit card purchase if you "forgot your card
> at home"? No you can't, not even if you know the card number and the
> last 4 digits of your social security number. The card is required.

<SARCASM>
Yes, I remember the last time I bought stuff from an online retailer.  
They actually sent some guy over to my house to verify that I had an 
actual credit card!  But really, it was worth it, because that helps 
them keep prices down.
</SARCASM>

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