Well, how do I know it was across the Internet? Because I physically destroyed these cards as soon as I got them, and only used them for Internet purchases. So it wasn't the greasy spoon diner scenario - but that was an interesting thought! :-D Ooh man, yeah, I might cave one day and get a check card, they sound interesting... but for now, at least until the heebie jeebies wear off, I'll just be writing checks to all of you content creators. You DO still accept personal checks, do you not? :-O