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To prevent or reduce credit card fraud should we cover the CVV number on the back?

Asked by LuckyGuy (43689points) June 26th, 2019

CVV (Card Verification Value) is the 3 or 4 digit number on the back of the card next to your signature.
Should we all cover that number with black electrical tape and peel it of when we need it to order something online? (Or just memorize the 3 digits. It’s easy!)

Is there a downside to doing this?
Why isn’t this suggested to prevent/reduce credit card fraud?

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