Recently I wrote an article about why so many stores ask for your ZIP code at check-out. With your name and ZIP they can turn to outside data brokers to learn your address, phone number and email -- ...

Privacy is something that I have pretty much given up on. Maybe that's why I don't go ballistic (or even mildly nuts) when a store clerk taking my credit card ...

"Did you find everything all right?" More and more, that checkout-line staple is followed by another seemingly innocuous question: "May I have your ZIP code, please?" Is the latter query a harmless ...

When it comes to paying with plastic at the cash register, you know the drill. A quick swipe, a signature and the contents of your shopping cart are yours. But sometimes the cashier asks for one more ...

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