[KarlInOhio]

Why don’t stores require proof of identity when using a CC? I know. They don’t really care as long as they get paid...but...

It is against the contract they sign with MasterCard, Visa or any other credit card company. The stores are the ones who get stuck with fraudulent charges, but the CC companies won't let them take any stronger anti-fraud actions than checking the signature and getting confirmation from the CC company.

Some people have "Check ID" on their signature line, but even that isn't allowed under the CC agreements. However the only place I've heard of which doesn't allow that and then check ID is the post office.

[ReneeLynn]

Really? Humph, you’d think the CC companies would want to help their customers. Oh, wait...

[SloopJohnB]

It is against the contract they sign with MasterCard, Visa or any other credit card company. The stores are the ones who get stuck with fraudulent charges, but the CC companies won't let them take any stronger anti-fraud actions than checking the signature and getting confirmation from the CC company.

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One of my peeves: Grabbed a cheap snack at a Burger King in a mini-mart gas station. Asked for ID. I pointed out the absurdity of this over a very small amount when I could fill up my car outside with no questions asked (except for pumps that ask for your zip code).

Against contract? CC used at airlines, Amtrak for exapmple, no ID no tickey