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Smart card VTM machines--is my credit card information safe?
They just upgraded my laundry room. Now we can only use a smart card to operate the machines. We have to use a VTM to add value to the card, no cash, credit/debit card transactions only. How safe is my credit card information? I don't want to be a victim of identity theft because of a couple loads of laundry. Any help on t his is appreciated.
2 years ago - 3 answers
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your credit card information would not be stored in the local terminal the terminal just connects to the banking server where your transactions are carried out.
by VPS
2 years ago
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Do not worry. You are pretty safe there. VISA/MC set pretty high standards for equipment makers and processors. Plus the machines can only process a card if it has been programed by a processor.
by Cliff P- 2 years ago
I do not know how to tell you this, but you have a lot more to worry about than that. It is very easy to be a victim of identity theft these days. Many people are right now and do not even know it. You should probably look into a plan, if you are very worried. If you research, 7 in 10 people are victims everyday and most do not even know about it. I am an identiy theft expert, I represent the top company in the country, so I do know a little about it.
by mrsgillen3- 2 years ago