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Retail Computer Security is Getting Ridiculous!

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June 11, 2026, 12:29 PM
Fredward
Retail Computer Security is Getting Ridiculous!
I just placed an order online at Lowes. It took literally (I went back and counted) 4 emails and 2 texts to get the damn thing placed. I know they need to be careful, but come on folks!
June 11, 2026, 02:34 PM
Anush
I agree, I have to access the Revenue Depts of about 30 states. Today I was locked out of the Software that produces sales tax returns for the 30 states. I buy a lot of items online and it takes much longer for many websites. As an old accountant I know the Security costs are much greater than $ lost.


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June 11, 2026, 03:25 PM
V-Tail
WOOT! had a special on something we wanted. Ordered it -- "denied!"

Tried a couple time, seems that Synchrony Bank's fraud department was denying the charge. They are the issuer of my Amazon store card.

Once I figured this out, I changed the payment method to Apple Card. Bada Bing! The order has shipped.

Opened "chat" and told Stink-rony to either get their act together or cancel my account. Agent says will escalate and let me know via email.



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June 11, 2026, 06:31 PM
HRK
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Tried a couple time, seems that Synchrony Bank's fraud department was denying the charge. They are the issuer of my Amazon store card.


Well maybe your computer has a little shady IP address....... Razz
June 11, 2026, 07:36 PM
Leemur
There are so many scams for online ordering that it’s become difficult to place legit orders. It won’t stop until scammers start getting caught and severely punished.
June 14, 2026, 01:40 PM
Fredward
And again! Two "two factor" texts and an email to place an order from WalMart. I'd have driven to the store, but, WalMart! I may be stinky, ugly, and rude, but not at the WalMart level!
June 14, 2026, 05:29 PM
12131
“Too much scams and fraud.”

Security measures implemented.

“Too much annoying security measures.”


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