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Re: BEST Inc.
Simple solution to this problem, especially if you have strong magnets
around.... De-magnitize the card.
If you are a ham operator, you can use the magnetic mount on the basis of
your mobile antenna whip. If you're not, get a big magnet...
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On Mon, 18 Apr 1994 SGT=DARREN=S.=HARLOW%ISB%[email protected] wrote:
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> I was in a BEST store yesterday, and attempted to pay by check. They
> asked for ID to verify the check and when I handed them my military ID, they
> asked for my driver's license instead. I gave them my driver's license and
> they used it and the magnetic strip on the back of it to verify my check. I
> noticed on their computer screen that it had all of my info, as in birthdate,
> address, driver's license number, the routing number for the bank I am with,
> and my checking account number. They also have notices up that say they
> index everything by your phone number. I asked them what they were using all
> of this information for, and they said for their marketing purposes. I was