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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-25T09:39:00.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "IndieWeb Carnival",
    "“No way!?”",
    "Alex Hsu",
    "One-Time Passwords",
    "CVV",
    "Lufthansa",
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  "textContent": "_One unexpected cultural shock._\n\n_This is my submission for the June 2026_ IndieWeb Carnival_. The theme is_ “No way!?”_, hosted by_ Alex Hsu_._\n\nAs far as financial literacy goes in India, it’s almost always emphasized that you should never share important details such as One-Time Passwords (OTPs) or confidential information like your card number, CVV, and so on. And since I’m so _responsible_ with my finances, I’ve followed this whole-heartedly.\n\nJust recently, when I had to reschedule my Lufthansa flight over the German support line, the staff asked me for my card details… yes, you heard that right. I was a bit shocked at first! I asked her again, **“Should I just speak it out?”** to which she replied, **“Yes, please go ahead. This is a secure line.”**\n\nI told her all the details — the card number, the expiry date, and the CVV. My card was charged the next day for the same. I’m honestly surprised by how normalized this apparently is in the EU and the US. My whole life was a lie!\n\nI knew that you don’t need OTPs for payments in the US like we do in India, but giving out your card details over the phone was something I never expected.\n\nIt’s still wild to me. Funny how easily we assume the rest of the world works the same way we do.\n\n* * *\n\nHave thoughts? Leave a comment at yashgarg.dev.",
  "title": "Lufthansa Asked for My Credit Card",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-25T09:39:00.000Z"
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