DEBUNKED - Funny way to get CC#'s. - Page 3

**Geekcop** · #1 (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 11:41 PM

How about using the credit card, but masking out the numbers?

**shaggylive** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 12:00 AM

or those magnets you get in junk mail.. hmm, wonder if they'd make a good screen protector... lol.

**lawmangrant** · #3 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shaggylive

or those magnets you get in junk mail.. hmm, wonder if they'd make a good screen protector... lol.

LOL That's funny!

jhw549 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chronster

http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-...darkruler.html

This guy wrote a ruler program that measures something based on you laying your credit card next to it. Nevermind the fact that a library card is the same size, he says you need a credit card. Comments state that after taking a picture, a connection to the internet is made. Gee, I wonder why LOL.

So basically, there are a bunch of dumb people taking pictures of their credit card numbers and submitting them to god knows where.

I just thought this was funny, and also for anyone who thought of using it, this post could serve as a warning.

Wow, I was actually considering downloading this app. It seemed like an interesting idea. I've gotta say I'm glad I read this post, Thank You SO much. As

ing as it is, I really must say that's a VERY creative way to get credit card numbers...

DarkAngelFR · #5 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 09:41 AM

I've been reading the whole thread here and :
-> don't worry if you used the app, no personal data are sent, the only things being sent to the internet is a HTTP request to get latest release informations. Option menu, uncheck the autoupdate option and you won't have any internet use.
-> to people saying I'm "devious" or I made this to "stole" things : be carefull of what you say without any proof. There are laws even on the web, and you said when registering here that you were ready to assume your words...
-> to everyone : you don't NEED a credit card...you can use anything that has the same size!!!!! look at the screenshot sent... (I didn't get any mail that confirmed me that my application was online so didn't check they correctly post information)

If anyone wants to see what's in DarkRuler just decompile it and you'll find that codeplex has the SAME source code....nothing to hide ^^

**shaggylive** · #6 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 12:40 PM

hey darkangel, welcome to the site!
sorry about the trouble with your host.
there are new scams everyday in this country (USA) and us geeks like to sound a warning when it involves technology, as none of us want people afraid of if.

anyway, I do have a suggestion.. would it be possible to use "any" object of "known" dimensions as a reference. I say this because anything under a meter I can size by eye/hand/arm. this app would be more useful to me on a larger scale (many meters) where a piece of paper or clipboard would be easier.

**hibby50** · #7 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 07:21 PM

use a library card!

**No1ustad** · #8 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 07:33 PM

tip for ya buddy for your software: how bout instead of any type of card. change it to use the measurements of a single sheet of paper? that way there's no complications on either end.? just a thought.

**hibby50** · #9 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 07:36 PM

but who carries a piece of paper with them... anyay, he can have fun at the mountainside library

**jason25** · #10 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 10:11 AM

How about the capability to set whatever you want as a know? I might not be carrying a baseball with me at all times. I usually have my safety glasses, so that could be my known object.

DarkAngelFR - Sorry to have offended you. I don't look for the developer, I looked at the app and the possibilty is there, but like you mentioned the user can disable the update connection.