So without my luggage I had to do something about clothes for my presentation at the Americas Growth Capital conference today. Wearing Levis jeans with a t-shirt and sneakers was just not going to cut it.  I waited until 10am (with still no word on when my luggage would show up, thanks Delta!) and than walked over to Macys, a few blocks from my hotel.  I went to the men's department and picked out a nice shirt (on the clearance rack), a matching tie (clearance too), underwear, socks and casual shoes.  I could not get pants that would fit.  Though I have lost a lot of weight, I am still one pants size to big for off the shelf at the likes of Macys. 

When I went to the cashier to pay they asked me how I would like to pay.  I explained to them that I had lost my luggage and had to make a presentation.  I told them my wife had a Macys account and I would like to use that.  I didn't have her charge card and I am not an authorized user of the card.  I than gave them Bonnie's Macys charge card number and our zip code and they charged my whole purchase!  I am sure that somewhere PCI or not, this is not kosher.  Anyone with the account number and zip code could have done this.

Now, maybe they liked my story and I have an honest face.  Frankly, I am glad they did as it helped me get my clothes.  However, it just doesn't feel right and shows you that even with PCI and everything else in place, you can still abuse credit cards.