Sdlfk L asked:


I bought cigarettes for the grocery store and the lady asked for my license as usual, but this time she entered my id number into her computer and saved it to the stores database. Why would they do this and is this legal? also concerned about identity theft?
I know they usually enter my birthydays but this time she literally entered my FULL ID number into the computer and clicked SAVE.

Calvin

7 Responses to “Bought cigarettes, they asked for id and then saved my id number?”

1. Bunza on July 21st, 2010 11:00 am

   Curtis

   LOL she punched in your birthday to make sure you are 18 or over. Instead of her trying to do the math the machine does it for her. She didn’t save it the computer

2. kathy059 on July 21st, 2010 9:40 pm

   Jeanne

   For tracking purposes of course. Since the government is about to raise the taxes on cigarettes, they want to be sure they can still bill you for 2 years after you stop purchasing them. Sort of like insurance companies now will not lower your rate unless you’ve been a non-smoker for 2 years.

   That’s my guess anyway and it sounds right up Obama’s alley.

3. Hey there on July 22nd, 2010 4:05 am

   Jacob

   I’ve been smoking for about 25 years now. When a place takes your card (swipes it or punches it in), they are entering your birthday to override the machine. The machine wont allow the purchase until it is entered. They don’t save it in their data base. Yes, it is legal for them to check for your age, it’s actually required, by law.

4. Deep on July 23rd, 2010 4:01 pm

   Eileen

   they are putting in your birthday. there not trying to steal your identity.

5. swansongloria33 on July 24th, 2010 5:23 pm

   Bobby

   maybe she liked the look of ya and when her old mans gone away for work she will give ya a ring

6. girl afraid on July 25th, 2010 7:11 pm

   Wesley

   Could be to verify that your ID was genuine.

7. Charles C on July 28th, 2010 5:51 pm

   Georgia

   I find your story creative but not believable. New member, first question and it is unlikely. Usually flags a Troll.
   But yes that is legal. You said they entered the full number. Did they also enter a name? Doubt full. Without it they don’t have the full info.

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