Maybe not a popular opinion but I find this entire thing pure genius.
>I couldn't find a good source, but it doesn't seem like that's something a CC merchant would have access to. Do they really get to see that?
The first 6 digits of a credit card can identify the issuing bank (BIN number - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payment_card_number). If you ask your merchant they can readily provide you and up to date list.
>I couldn't find a good source, but it doesn't seem like that's something a CC merchant would have access to. Do they really get to see that?
The first 6 digits of a credit card can identify the issuing bank (BIN number - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payment_card_number). If you ask your merchant they can readily provide you and up to date list.
This plus public payroll records (such as http://transparentcalifornia.com/) probably took them quite far.