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RedShoe · 09-30-2007, 09:31 PM

So check this out. LA just announced electronic parking meters where you just swipe your card to load up the meter.

And just how long do you think it'll be before someone comes up with a way to download all those CC numbers out of a machine? Or find a way to tap into the modem that they are all installed with.

It's ridiculous. Quarters is the best way to do that kind of business. If you are the city and someone decides to rip you off, you just lose the amount in that meter. If you are a crook, you only score is the amount in that meter.

Now, you can potentially score thousands of CC numbers.

That being said.. anyone have any credit card stealing software? I just got a crazy idea.

heymatty · 09-30-2007, 09:33 PM

I much prefer that than pull up and have to sprint fast to a shop, buy something I don't want for cheap just to get change.

I hate change.

RedShoe · 09-30-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by heymatty

I much prefer that than pull up and have to sprint fast to a shop, buy something I don't want for cheap just to get change.

I hate change.

There is always a few bucks in mixed change in my car somewhere. I'd rather lose change than my entire bank account.

GrouchyAdmin · 09-30-2007, 09:54 PM

This is still a bit smarter than when the city of San Francisco wanted to give beggars the ability to process credit cards.

Seriously. They did.

RevSand · 09-30-2007, 10:01 PM

I like the IDEA of the CC parking meters.. BUT I also understand what you are saying about how easy it would be to fraud those same machines..

KrisKross · 09-30-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RedShoe

There is always a few bucks in mixed change in my car somewhere. I'd rather lose change than my entire bank account.

Both MasterCard and Visa have zero liability policies.

minusonebit · 09-30-2007, 10:08 PM

Yeah, some things just shouldn't be credit-card capable. What would be smarter is if they let you setup and account and then have a little keychain thingy you wave at the meter and pay it, like a PikePass.

Spunky · 09-30-2007, 10:19 PM

It cost's too much to park anywhere.Nobody has 5 bucks in quarters to park for a hour.It's a cash grab from the city

Masterchief · 09-30-2007, 11:37 PM

I dont see it being that big of a problem. Stolen credit card numbers are already dime a dozen, and pretty much useless. What the scammers want is the PIN numbers so they can go grab cash out of an ATM, which they would be unable to get using that.

DWB · 10-01-2007, 12:47 AM

Bad idea UNLESS they make some sort of a card you buy from the city that is only for parking meters. A parking smart card. But using your cc for it, bad, bad, bad idea.

Lonely immortal · 10-01-2007, 12:52 AM

Next thing you know there will be a swipe card reader to charge you for using your own driveway lol Can't wait for the technology to cross the pond.

DamageX · 10-01-2007, 12:55 AM

We've had that here for a few years already. Never heard of anyone doing what you mentioned. Does this mean that thieves here are stupid and all the smart ones have moved to the US?

who · 10-01-2007, 01:00 AM

Why do you think that the parking meter will store your credit card # ?

DWB · 10-01-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by who

Why do you think that the parking meter will store your credit card # ?

If you use your card on it, it can be skimmed. ATMS are the same BUT most have cameras now or are in places that are difficult to do such things. But a meter... no problem.

09-30-2007, 09:31 PM	#1
RedShoe 赤い靴 call me 202-456-1111 Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The Valley Posts: 14,831	The most ridiculous Los Angeles technology to ever be invinted. So check this out. LA just announced electronic parking meters where you just swipe your card to load up the meter. And just how long do you think it'll be before someone comes up with a way to download all those CC numbers out of a machine? Or find a way to tap into the modem that they are all installed with. It's ridiculous. Quarters is the best way to do that kind of business. If you are the city and someone decides to rip you off, you just lose the amount in that meter. If you are a crook, you only score is the amount in that meter. Now, you can potentially score thousands of CC numbers. That being said.. anyone have any credit card stealing software? I just got a crazy idea. __________________ SPECIALTY COSTUMES • PROPS • FX Superheroes • Monsters • Robots PM for details For any manufacturing needs. Adult or otherwise. aka BonsHigh on Insta Bonsai weed plants

09-30-2007, 09:33 PM	#2
heymatty Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scottsdale :) Posts: 2,188	I much prefer that than pull up and have to sprint fast to a shop, buy something I don't want for cheap just to get change. I hate change. __________________ Cashlantis ~ Black Book Cash

09-30-2007, 09:54 PM	#4
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	This is still a bit smarter than when the city of San Francisco wanted to give beggars the ability to process credit cards. Seriously. They did. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

09-30-2007, 10:01 PM	#5
RevSand Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Porn Valley Posts: 8,151	I like the IDEA of the CC parking meters.. BUT I also understand what you are saying about how easy it would be to fraud those same machines.. __________________ BadBitchesGoodWeed Hire me for all your video shooting needs!! Skype = RevSandx

09-30-2007, 10:19 PM	#8
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,944	It cost's too much to park anywhere.Nobody has 5 bucks in quarters to park for a hour.It's a cash grab from the city __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

09-30-2007, 10:08 PM	#7
minusonebit So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: [email protected] Posts: 7,391	Yeah, some things just shouldn't be credit-card capable. What would be smarter is if they let you setup and account and then have a little keychain thingy you wave at the meter and pay it, like a PikePass.

09-30-2007, 11:37 PM	#9
Masterchief Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 530	I dont see it being that big of a problem. Stolen credit card numbers are already dime a dozen, and pretty much useless. What the scammers want is the PIN numbers so they can go grab cash out of an ATM, which they would be unable to get using that.

10-01-2007, 12:47 AM	#10
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Bad idea UNLESS they make some sort of a card you buy from the city that is only for parking meters. A parking smart card. But using your cc for it, bad, bad, bad idea.

10-01-2007, 12:52 AM	#11
Lonely immortal Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here Posts: 417	Next thing you know there will be a swipe card reader to charge you for using your own driveway lol Can't wait for the technology to cross the pond. __________________ Coming soon

10-01-2007, 12:55 AM	#12
DamageX Marketing & Strategy Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Former nomad Posts: 14,293	We've had that here for a few years already. Never heard of anyone doing what you mentioned. Does this mean that thieves here are stupid and all the smart ones have moved to the US? __________________ Whitehat is for chumps If you don't do it, somebody else will - true story!

10-01-2007, 01:00 AM	#13
who So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ICQ #23642053 Posts: 19,593	Why do you think that the parking meter will store your credit card # ?