identity theft

by ccruse
21/03/2008

I know here in No Performance land our jokes are myeeeeaaa and our content psssshhhheeeaaa, but today we’re bringing you an important lesson in…economiccceeeaaaaa.

I’ve had my “identity” stolen at least 8 times since having a credit card. One time, someone used my credit card number to buy mail-order art and donate to the Canadian Red Cross. Understandable. Well done. Another time two “businesses” in Victorville, CA (it’s on the way to Vegas) racked up $5000 worth of purchases. One was called “Clothing & More” (come on) and the other “Mooring Detail Service” (you’ve seen my car). Now I’ve had enough.

Today I went to GNC to buy some amino acid thing someone told me to get. I looked at my credit card slip and it had my credit card number front and center. I started marking it out with a pen — why would I trust this pockmarked nutritionist porkbelly with my credit card number? And am I really supposed to trust her unhygienic face and disgusting body shape with my nutrition? She starts yelling - YELLING - at me for scratching it out. She wanted to void the ticket and redo the transaction. I LEFT THE AMINO ACID AND WALKED THE FUCK OUT.

Now I know that the majority of stores I visit have figured out a way to keep my number internal to their system - WITHOUT ever printing it on a credit card slip. Last 4 numbers? I’m totally cool with that. But, in this day and age, for the love of legitimacy, figure it the fuck out. Other stores have.

Below I will post full contact information for businesses that refuse to update their credit card systems and remove full credit card numbers from their receipts. I encourage you to scratch off your full credit card number off any receipt. Leave the last four numbers if you’re nice. Send me their contact information and I’ll add them to this list. I deserve privacy. You do too.

GNC
(all stores)
1-888-462-2548
contact electronically

USPS
1-800-275-8777
contact electronically

Bogie’s Liquor
2560 Hyperion Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.663.2183

There are 3 comments in this article:

  1. 24/03/2008ccruse say:

    Contacted GNC on Friday — this is what they sent back:

    Dear Chris,

    Thank you for taking the time to share your suggestion with us.

    We are proud of our reputation for putting the customer first in every area of our operations, and your first-hand feedback allows us to continue to offer products and services that meet the needs of our customers. Your suggestion regarding the elimination from our receipts of full credit/debit card numbers will be forwarded to the appropriate department for review and consideration.

    Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas with us. If you have any more questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reply to this email or call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-462-2548.

    GNC Customer Service

  2. 8/04/2008ccruse say:

    OK well it seems as if there are tons businesses out there that print the full number out on the receipt. This is fucking annoying I can’t keep up!

  3. 13/04/2008andrew fishbone say:

    yeah, figure it the fuck out you satchmos!

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