one powerball Tell me it isn't so. I do agree that checking a signature is a difficult task, especially in a busy environment. And no disrespect, but by such young operators. Does anyone work at one of the food chains? Is there any training for checking a signature? I assume the go ahead must've been given by Visa/MC and Amex. And it should extend to all merchants. I use a PIN. I think it should be mandatory for them to work with a PIN only. Makes them secure, pending the PIN isn't stored with the card.