Dear all,
Lets clarify once and for all that the SSN is OPTIONAL as we clearly state. It is optional because we do NOT want it - it is our bank that asks for it when you use VISA card. People talk a lot about fraud concerns and identity theft but you can check any forum that we are mentioned in and you will not find a single complaint or concern about payments with us. We have been around for almost 4 years and maintain a 100% clean record.
The reason why our VISA bank asks for the last 4 digits of the SSN is to check that you are real and that your card is not stolen. If only you knew how much fraud attempts we are exposed to by fellow forum members! When you shop then it is absolutely crucial that you enter your real name and details as per the credit card or else the bank wont accept it. The details can deviation a little (eg misspelling) if you have entered the SSN. It is the same for your DOB. The more you enter the higher transaction success rate.
The details are not interesting to us and we can't see them anywhere. They are used by the bank to ensure you are the card holder and to avoid fraud. If someone steals your cc details and try using it at our site then it wont go through unless they know all the real details attached to the card. That is unlikely and hence you are very safe shopping with us.
We have many customers who enters incorrect cc details and it just wont work. Please check our record anywhere and you can see there is nothing to worry about when shopping with us.
If you are concerned about the SSN then leave it blank but please don't complain to us about VISA rejecting the transaction if you also enter incorrect details such as wrong name, address, or DOB. The details are used to verify you are the card holder and nothing else. We have never been involved in fraud, we never SPAM anyone, and we dont have access to most of the details you enter. We are even reluctant to take VISA payment over the phone as many members know. We much prefer you place the order online at our secure site so that the card details are strictly between you and the banks.
You may alternatively use your VISA card or MasterCard to buy a voucher code instead. Then the purchase is not done by our bank nor at our site. All details are at check out.
@eswol: Our email address is
[email protected] It is not ".com". We always reply to emails fast and never beyond 12 hours. Either your email was sent to a wrong address or it never went to our inbox. We check our spam filter daily. Please resend and we shall be very happy to respond to your inquiry.
Lastly, the forum members - you - and all our many customers are everything to us and we listen to you. We appreciate this concern has been raised and hope this message can clarify your questions and concerns. But we don't just leave it there. We will remove the SSN entry and see if the bank makes a fuss about it or not. If they complain then it will come up again but you can leave the fields blank so long you enter all other details correctly. Sounds ok to you?
Sincerely,
Team CSP