Again - EMV cards would prevent this exact type of problem. Yes they have some of their own issues but jesus - how is it taking the US so goddamn fucking long to adopt this 1990's technology? And they the fuck are we getting chip+signature - that’s no security at all. Chip + pin for fucks sake. And yes it pisses me…

No they aren’t. The rules are there to be a hassle, and an appearance of inspection, so that if anything does happen, they can claim they’re doing something to save face.