the people that phishers are aiming for

[cimorene]

Dear Miss Manners:

Very often, when making a purchase with our credit card, we are asked by the sales associate to show a picture ID. This is something we find highly offensive, as it is basically a request to prove that we are not attempting to use a stolen card.

When we complain to the clerk (or the manager, who usually gets involved) that the request is offensive, we are invariably told that it is for our own protection. Most of the time, they just don't seem to understand how it is offensive. Is there anything that can be said to let them know that I really don't like being treated like a criminal when I'm trying to enhance their profit margin? I feel like I'm being rude to the clerks when I complain. I know it's not usually their fault (company policy), but that doesn't lessen the affront.

LOL FOREVER.

Comments

[aeslis]

Man, when I read that I wanted to punt the bitch. 8D I was one of those cashiers that asked for ID--I didn't always have to, but I'd make a point of it, because omg I would definitely want people to ask if it was my card.

Miss Manners' answer is priceless. That lady is awesome.

[suaine.livejournal.com]

Hehhehe. I like the answer to this.

[perhael.livejournal.com]

Ahahahahaha morons! Am I evil for hoping they become the victims of credit card fraud?

[cimness.livejournal.com]

If you are then so is Miss Manners.

[dreamnnightmare.livejournal.com]

no, you're not, as long as u hope it's a _little_ fraud, 2 teach humility.

[elfiepike.livejournal.com]

ahahahahahahaha i get customers like this all the time. :/

conversely, i get a lot of customers who are like, ":o! thank you for caring! :D!"