Securing Credit Card Numbers for Your Pampered Chef Business: Tips and Advice

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores various methods and personal experiences related to securing credit card information within the context of Pampered Chef businesses. Participants share their concerns and practices regarding the handling of credit card numbers during parties and in digital formats.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses concern about the security of credit card numbers if their home were to be burglarized.
  • Another participant mentions that credit card information could be at risk if a computer were hacked, but feels secure since they do not ask for the CVV code.
  • Several users note their worries about using laptops for business, with one sharing that they password protect their PPP account.
  • One participant discusses shredding old receipts and emphasizes the importance of not keeping hard copies of credit card information after processing orders.
  • Another participant shares their practice of tearing off the portion of receipts that contains credit card information before giving them to hosts.
  • One participant mentions that they do not provide hosts with copies of receipts to maintain privacy regarding credit card information.
  • Several users discuss the idea of password protecting their computers and software as a precautionary measure.
  • One participant suggests that the company should automatically remove credit card numbers from the system after a certain period for added security.
  • Another participant shares their method of instructing guests to provide credit card information directly to them rather than writing it down.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best practices for securing credit card information, with no clear consensus emerging on a single method or approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and concerns related to credit card security in their Pampered Chef businesses, reflecting a variety of practices and opinions.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants looking for insights into handling credit card information securely based on peer experiences.

adampchef
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Hi Everyone, I am in my 4th month with pampered Chef and having a great time. Olny doing it PT right now.

Question: How do you secure CC numbers? I give the guest their copy at the party, then I send the Host Copy to the Host attached to a PPP Printed Reciept (with the removable portion removed). But I still have the Consultant copy that I keep. WHat is the best way to secure the number? If my house was ever buglurized and those were stolen is my main concern.

Also, what about the CC #s in PPP? Are they safe there?

Thansk in advance for your help!

Adam C
 
I never thought about....I guess they would be unless someone hacked into your computer and stole the cc info. But anymore alot of companys are asking for the code on the back of the card...that info is not posted anywhere is it. We don't even ask for that code so I think we are safe and secure.
 
That is something I've always worried about too, since I use my laptop as my biz computer. I'm afraid to take it anywhere with me for fear that it would be stolen. I do have my CC password on PPP, so it would be a little harder to hack.
 
I'm in the process of shredding shows that are a year old or more. I"ve already overheated the shredder three times! I do have numbers in my computer, but I really don't takke it anywhere except to shows.
 
Password protect PP/P3. And, if you have the capability, password protect your computer. It's not necessarily fool-proof, but it's something.
 
I do all of the above, and shred any papers. If I give the host a copy of the receipt, I tear the bottom part off that has the CC info.
 
Ann,

I tried to do this but now I can't get into PP at all - any ideas?
 
I had a customer recently ask me about this topic. I do shred receipts with the cc on it, and the only copy I have is PPP. I figure once the show has processed and shipped, I don't need a "hard" copy around the house. I would hate for my cc # to be stolen from someone's house.
 
I have recently been thinking about this as well... I do not give the host the host copy of the reciept (I personally don't think it is their business, nor do they need it as I will print out a receipt anyway). I think I am going to begin shredding my copies of receipts a certain period of time after the show... I like to have them though in case someone tells me I ordered them the wrong thing (then I can go back and check if it is my mistake). One year sounds like plenty of time, but maybe we can get away with less... like after making 30 day CC calls if you do those. If they don't call you back from that call, it is pretty safe to assume that they are happy with their items. I do have my p3 password protected, and now that the screen on my laptop is busted I basically use it at home hooked to a monitor so there is less risk of it getting stolen in public.
 
When my laptop is opened, a password is immediately required. Also, my p3 is password-protected.

Once the orders have been delivered for a show, I shred the paper order forms. The customer already has their copy, and their information is already on my computer, I don't feel I need to hang on to their information. But it is a personal preference.
 
Gina M said:
Ann,

I tried to do this but now I can't get into PP at all - any ideas?
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How did you set the password? There's an option right in PP to use a password. I suggest using your CC password, as it's something you already remember, and nobody else knows. :)
If you have a backup from right before you protected it, you can reinstall the program and restore from backup.
 
Thanks Ann - I actually took the plunge into PPP and was able to access my shows that way - I had been waiting but now I'm there - I'm not sure what I did before but it's okay now.
 
Phew! I'm glad things are working again for you. :)
 
I think that HO should make the credit card number disappear from your PP once it has been a certain amount of time - maybe after a show ships or something. I have it all on my laptop and don't take it to shows anymore because I'm too worried that it might be stolen and all that info is so easy to find.
 
beepampered said:
I think that HO should make the credit card number disappear from your PP once it has been a certain amount of time - maybe after a show ships or something. I have it all on my laptop and don't take it to shows anymore because I'm too worried that it might be stolen and all that info is so easy to find.
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that would be an awesome idea.
 
Ooh, yeah. Send a suggestion in to HO.
 
I tell guests if they are paying by cc not to put it on the form but bring it to me and i'll enter it. I tell them its a security for them if Suzy host has to leave their order at their front door or at their desk at work it isn't visible to any one who might come to their door or office.
 

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