Recently I made an online reservation for a hotel room in another state. Used a credit card.
No problem, right?
Wrong.
Online reservation would only accept a tiny deposit, with email to follow containing a “booking reference code” and instructions for completion of the booking.
Ok, I get the email, ref code, and click on the LINK IN THE EMAIL. Ha.
In which it becomes clear there was no way to put the balance due on my credit card. So I call the front desk of the hotel, which, btw, is 1500 miles away.
Nope, sorry, due to fraud concerns, we require balance due when you check in. You must present ID & same credit card.
But I’m booking a room for a relative whose wallet was stolen in a robbery.
Well, he could rebook using his own credit card & ID.
Wallet! Stolen! (I half-shout, mumbling, Asshole! under my breath.) We’ve shut down his credit cards already. He needs a room. So replacements can be FED-EXed to him there. Can I just give you my cc number AND BOOK8NG REFERENCE NUMBER FROM THE EMAIL so you can complete the payment?
No, sorry, we’re not allowed to punch in account numbers over the phone. We’ll need to have same credit card in person so we can swipe it thru the machine.
Long story short, a different hotel was chosen, but see where this is going? Soon “in person completion only” will mean “implanted microchip only.”
Soon “in person completion only” will mean “implanted microchip only.”There really wont be any other secure method. Once all the bank accnt info Hussein stole/required for his scam medical care is compromised. Seriously folks, ya gave yer bank info to an ID thief, just whaddya think was gonna happen to it?
Long story short, a different hotel was chosen, but see where this is going? Soon “in person completion only” will mean “implanted microchip only.” Boy, that sounded so frustrating. I know I would have been.
BTW - I don't think a microchip is going to be necessary. The Bible says it will be a "mark." I think people will be able to get an invisible (to the naked eye) bar code, hologram, tattoo, or something similar. And they will be able to get it in a matter of minutes. Show up at your local Apple store to get a new phone or laptop?
"OK sir/ma'am. Per President Harris' Executive Order, all US citizens will be required to get the new SECURE code by 2026. Would you like to beat the rush and get yours today? It only takes a few seconds. Yes!? Great!! OK, just look into your device again to re-verify your facial recognition. OK, now move your head up and down and side to side. GREAT! Now, please input your Apple ID password. OK, once more. Now select your own personal six digit code. OK, re-enter the code one more time. Terrific....almost done. Now, hold your right hand in front of this scanner. OK. Now hold still while I place it near your forehead as well. OK.....just another second...…..THERE! ALL DONE! Congratulations!"
