Brickbat: Getting Carded

A new ordinance passed by the Shakopee, Minn., City Council requires anyone buying a Visa, MasterCard or American Express gift card with a credit card at local stores to show photo ID. “Criminals favor these cards because they can get cash quickly, the transactions are largely irreversible, and they can remain relatively anonymous throughout,” said Police Chief Jeff Tate.

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