[Nfbf-l] Blind problems: the new flat debit cards?

[Clifford Roberts]

use a strip of scotch tape on the face of the card
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From: "Jordan Norregaard via Nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 1:48 PM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Blind problems: the new flat debit cards?


> Hello to all the nFb-ers!  Although I rarely write to this list, I
> keep up with reading it.  I have an unusual question about these new
> flat debit cards.  For those who may not know, the brand new food
> stamp (EBT) cards, and bank cards issued by TD bank are absolutely
> flat, and have no embossing whatsoever.  The bank's logo isn't raised,
> there is no true indication to separate even the EBT card from the TD
> bank flat card.     How would anyone suggest marking them, I.E. (which
> way does it go into the machine for swiping?)  For hotel keycards, I
> usuallly bend the heck out of one corner of the card.  This sounds
> infeasible as a long-term solution to the problem.  Other methods
> include   cutting  a small corner off, or placing a hole in the proper
> corner  with a darn good hole punch.  my concerns are thus--if the
> structure of the card is compromised, would a merchant recognize it as
> valid?  The card would be "technically damaged" and  may be denied
> when you needed to use it.  One other tremendous concern, and yes,
> I've seen this scinario...it goes like this.
>
> Cabbie: here's your card sir.
> me: ok, thanks for the ride!
> I exit the car, cabbie takes off, hands me a flat card, but not my
> flat debit card!!!  I see such a huge loophole for fraud its
> ridiculous!    Other less important cards are similarly flat, I.E.
> hotel membership cards, Etc.   Some would say, "just look for the
> magnetic strip, this solves the problem, bingo!"  Take a careful look
> at a gift card, hotel rewards card, (SPG gold card and Hilton Gold
> card come to mind.)  Both contain magnetic strips.  What are anyone's
> thoughts on this issue?
>
> Jordan Norregaard
>
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