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LogsRus · #71 01.01.2008

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Originally Posted by myminpins

They don't sign the back???!!! Are they nuts??!!!!!

If you read the fine print, the card isn't even usable without a signature on the back. Don't they tell retail people that????? Sheesh!!!!!

I can see you definitely asking for ID if they didn't sign the card. From what I've read of the statements, though, you're not supposed to accept a card without a proper signature on the back.

Oh, my...

If it's not signed they are supposed to ask for your driver's licences/proper Id.

Many do not sign it so they will be carded to help prevent ID theft, however it does not usually work as many clerks do not care if the company gets ripped off or not. What the clerks don't understand is it makes our dollar amount we pay for something go up!

myminpins · #72 01.01.2008

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Originally Posted by LogsRus

Yes in the USA if your card is not signed you must show ID and if they feel anything supicious they can ask for your id card/licences.

Many things now a days require and ID.

Canada may be different because of the screening across the border, however keep in mind I went to Canada a few months ago and I accidentally got in the (lane that allows drivers to show a card and go) and I explained I was following the other car and I am in the wrong lane and she not as much asked for my ID, now what if I was a terrorist or a criminal? I just got into Canada with NO PROBLEMO! I was happy it happened, however the thought of it could be scarry for some of you in Canada

Really??? Wow!!!! Going back into Canada from the USA was always a hassle of stupid questions and showing all the proper ID as usual. I'm amazed you got through so easily! Hm... it is a tad scary, isn't it?

LogsRus · #73 01.01.2008

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Originally Posted by Gazoo

I love those who leave the signature blank on the bank, thinking that the cashier is going to ask to see some ID. It is worse to leave the signature blank, if anything, write "Check ID" on the back. It is funny to see how many never look. I used to work in Banking and Retail and would always look...if something was fishy, I would always ask for ID. No one really gave me a hard time, in fact, many thanked me for it. I like the story told by NASCAR driver Ricky Craven, he went into a store, paid for an item using a NASCAR themed credit card with his face on it and the guy asked for ID.

I just read this and pretty much said the same thing as you, except they should write check id.

myminpins · #74 01.01.2008

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Originally Posted by TruckingBum

Hey aloota places dont copy they have little scanners that are specifically for driver license's
its not the fact that their scanning it or copying it its the fact that who knows how this information will be used and secured .
as for why. when you release 20 -100k dollars of valuable freight if it was yours you might wanna at least have a photo record of the individual taking it.

Quite a few of the larger companies up here are now issuing photo ID to all their drivers and everyone who works with them (border, shippers, receivers, etc.) are instructed to instantly call the company if the driver doesn't have proper ID on him at all times. I can see this costing a fortune, however, with driver turnover so don't know about this one...

trucking_on_through · #75 01.01.2008

When I get set up with a company I will insist on written company policy on this issue, and will keep a copy of this written policy with me, to show shippers... show my license to verify identity? Sure of course, but to have it scanned or copied? Not unless the company I work for can provide me with documentation that this is legally required for that shipment... or as someone else suggested , unless the person copying my ID, will do in like for me, in case of future ID theft. And yes, I have been through that in the past. Never again.

passingtrucker · #76 01.02.2008

Somebody is spreading some false info out over the CB radios maybe. In order to steal your identity, they need your SOCIAL SECURITY number to set up a set of fake Ids !! After 9-11, companies must establish a way to track down who had accessed what area, so if someone were to plant a bomb, or biological weapon, they need only to look at the log sheet of who came in, what time, and their DRIVERS LICENSE number so they can run a check on the computer to pull up an image of what their suspect looks like. Recording your drivers license number will discourage would-be terrorist from sneaking into a plant to do some major damage. If I was a terrorist, I'd try to sneak into a grocery distribution warehouse, and poison the food supply by spreading a biological agent. I'd spread terror and get some publicity by planting a bomb to kill as many as I can. If you seriously believe someone can steal your identity with just your CDL number, maybe you should consider getting a fake ID just to show them something. Fake IDs are sold in the black market; you just start asking around where ever shady characters (drug dealers, prostitutes, pimps, etc...) hang out to ply their trade. Eventually, the word will find its way to the right people who wants your business. But you're all paranoid to believe someone can take over your identity with just your CDL number !! You've got medical coverage; maybe you should schedule to see a therapist / psychiatrist about this delusional paranoia !!

LogsRus · #77 01.02.2008

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Originally Posted by myminpins

Really??? Wow!!!! Going back into Canada from the USA was always a hassle of stupid questions and showing all the proper ID as usual. I'm amazed you got through so easily! Hm... it is a tad scary, isn't it?

Yeah but I was loving it since I didn't want to be held up for any stupid reason! I went through the hold up at the airport one time and I thought of all people you hold me to question! She tried and tried to get me to say something wrong or do something wrong I think, however everything was in plain written english on paper versus e-mail what my intent was when going into Canada!

Grrrrr I did make a mistake and follow the car, all the others was truck drivers (it wasn't really busy).

9ball · #78 01.05.2008

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Originally Posted by LogsRus

It's really not that persons fault that you are saying is a "window worker" fault they even have to ask for your id. Do you think maybe some of 911 has much to do with this issue? Did you think maybe to many criminals coming in and claiming they work for someone when they don't and they still a load of freight? It's just the same when I have to show my ID for my credit card??? It's the world and the bad people that caused us to go through this hoop!

I am not taking up for any criminals, I am describing why many companies must do this. It's all a security thing and I agree with you to some extent but going off on someone that is only doing their job.

Sorry to have offended you

maybe you need to work on your reading comprehension skills.
i dont see anywhere in my post where i said anything about "going off" on the people who work the windows or anything about being 'offended'.

debi · #79 01.07.2008

I got to tell my dh about this tomorrow. i will see if he had to show his CDL.
dang.

LogsRus · #80 01.08.2008

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Originally Posted by 9ball

maybe you need to work on your reading comprehension skills.
i dont see anywhere in my post where i said anything about "going off" on the people who work the windows or anything about being 'offended'.

I am sorry, wasn't claiming you was going off on anyone just stating I don't see where going off on any guard etc doing their job would be appropriate. Not stating you was or wasn't just stating to others they should not go off on them for doing their jobs.

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