...and knowing that, and being the devious person I am, I figure I'm not required to tell them the truth, just to give them any old name I care to, as long as I rmember what I told them when I need to access my account /information, such as complaining about a charge, etc. (I.e., you don't gotta tell the truth, just pick a name, any name, to use. But don't use Esmerelda. That's my password. jim Kay Mason wrote: > > I've found that a mother's maiden name, usually supplied on a credit > card application, is requested when inquiring about card information, > such as balances and activity. > I wish there were another way, too, like a PIN number. > Kay -- = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = James Wiley, AKA: [email protected]