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Old 05-27-2019, 04:19 PM
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Since this forum is digital stuph, thought I would ask here if a text (from our digital phones) is considered a safe method to send one's CC# (unlike e-mail, which is not).
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Old 05-27-2019, 04:58 PM
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no, as it’s not encrypted, although better than the other methods described.
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For sure its NOT safe.

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Old 05-27-2019, 06:09 PM
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Why send CC# when there is PayPal?
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Old 05-27-2019, 07:36 PM
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Since this forum is digital stuph, thought I would ask here if a text (from our digital phones) is considered a safe method to send one's CC# (unlike e-mail, which is not).

(For now) You could use Whatsapp to send end-to-end secured texts to someone else.
Or better yet, use Signal which is similar to Whatsapp but not tied in with Facebook.
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Use signal, not what’s app. Better yet, encrypt a word doc and then separately text the recipient the key (or use Zelle or PayPal or a prepaid card to just send funds).
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Signal Messaging
Definitely
Everyone should have it.
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Signal Messaging
Definitely
Everyone should have it.

Just read up on it. Safer but not fail safe. I would still use PayPal/Apple Pay/Venmo for transactions. That way you are not giving out your CC # to a stranger and are counting on those services to protect your data. Good trade off.
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Old 05-28-2019, 08:46 AM
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How about a iPod Touch for security but not for messaging.
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