[NMLUG] Re: legal music downloads?

[sbrowne at ix.netcom.com (Steve Browne)]

On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 21:38:25 -0000, you wrote:

>Steve Browne <sbrowne@ix.netcom.com> said:
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>> 
>> "One time use" number? How does that work? You mean on a VISA account?
>
>
>I have a Mastercard through CitiBank and they offer these disposable numbers.
> I just go to their website and log in.  From there, I can generate a number
>to give to merchants.  By default, the number is valid for one month but you
>can manually cancel it any time.  I generated a number, gave it to allofmp3,
>and after they charged me, I cancelled the number.  I feel fairly safe doing
>this (much more than using Paypal).  If they are sketchy and decide to charge
>me more later on, the number won't work.  And if they take my money but don't
>give me anything in return, well, it was only $10.
>
>I've seen many other CC companies offer this service.  I believe Discover does
>as well.  Visa probably does too, but I haven't checked.  It might be
>something up to the individual banks to implement.
>
>
>Leila

I see that American Express has something similar called "Private
Payments". However I don't do credit, only debit cards, and I haven't
heard of this being offered from a bank. I'll check on Monday.

Steve
Stephen B. Browne
sbrowne@ix.netcom.com
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