First, I strongly agree with presenting id when using a CC, I have encountered far too many lately who have been hit by identity theft. However, I would be cautious if handing my DL & CC (Debit) to a server who walked away from the table or line of site.
A friend took his kids out to dinner before leaving the US on business for a month. He handed the server his DL along with the CC (Debit) to pay which the server took away to generate the slip to sign.
In Europe paying his hotel bill the card was denied due to insufficient funds. He logged on an saw a steady stream of online purchases from his debit card, his checking account with overdraft protection virtually drained.
Online purchases were made and delivered to his home address, likely obtained from the DL. The security code on the back of the CC/Debit was readily available when he handed the card over and he remembered saying he was taking his kids out (divorced) for the night before leaving on business. Items were either picked up or gone back for after signature releases signed when left. (The only link he could determine was the restaurant, but no criminal charges were ever brought.)
BTW, some gas pumps now prompt you for your zip code when using a Credit/Debit Card.
The only issue I have is the visibility of the 3 or 4 digit security code on the back of the card if handed over. It's used so often on e-commerce sites to verify it's your card.
A friend took his kids out to dinner before leaving the US on business for a month. He handed the server his DL along with the CC (Debit) to pay which the server took away to generate the slip to sign.
In Europe paying his hotel bill the card was denied due to insufficient funds. He logged on an saw a steady stream of online purchases from his debit card, his checking account with overdraft protection virtually drained.
Online purchases were made and delivered to his home address, likely obtained from the DL. The security code on the back of the CC/Debit was readily available when he handed the card over and he remembered saying he was taking his kids out (divorced) for the night before leaving on business. Items were either picked up or gone back for after signature releases signed when left. (The only link he could determine was the restaurant, but no criminal charges were ever brought.)
BTW, some gas pumps now prompt you for your zip code when using a Credit/Debit Card.
The only issue I have is the visibility of the 3 or 4 digit security code on the back of the card if handed over. It's used so often on e-commerce sites to verify it's your card.