Amazon's customer service backdoor
I think the best solution, for now, is to just regularly check your full credit report for anything you don't recognize and watch your credit card, debit card statements for any purchases you don't recognize.<p>I've had credit cards get compromised in the past, and it was actually quite painless to have my bank (Chase) shut the card down and issue a new one.<p>Your information can be stolen from SO MANY sources and not just Amazon customer service. It's impossible to guarantee who sees any of your personal information once you share it with ANYONE on the internet (Amazon, Google, some random retailer, domain registrar, etc.).<p>The server at your local Applebees could steal your CC info.<p>Be sensible with where you share personal information, but don't be unreasonable. It's safe to use Amazon.<p>Just watch your credit report (regardless of whether you feel you're at high risk) and bank statements.<p>If/when a problem arises, then deal with it.