What’s your phone number?
I used my credit on a purchase the other day. The cashier asked me for my phone number.
I looked at her screen and it said, "Enter (999) 999-9999 if the customer does not want to give a phone number."
So I told her that I didn't want to give my number because I don't want telephone solicitations.
She assured me they wouldn't call me.
So, if the phone number isn't required for a purchase (e.g. verification of ID, etc) and they aren't going to call me, then why do they ask for it.
I am dubious.
However, it brings up a good point. If you don't need the information for any reason, don't ask for it.
Corey Smith is the Vice President of Innovation at Fisher’s Document Systems where he maintains a blog on business and technology.
Corey Smith is the Vice President of Innovation at Fisher’s Document Systems where he maintains a blog on business and technology.
Corey Smith is the president of Tribute Media a web development firm providing high performing, industry specific websites. He is a businessman, writer, technology fanatic, graphic designer and web developer. His greatest passion is teaching, consulting and speaking.
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