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The idea of a device such as mentioned in the post is seriously flawed. Devices get lost ─ at home and away. They get stolen. They don’t work for the visually impaired. The process described sounds way so intimidating it would induce brain freeze in a majority of non-techies, especially older ones. It sounds time-consuming to use (even a few seconds umpty times a day adds up). Gather data on how many people actually use two-factor ID. I do not know anyone who does, myself included, although I acknowledge that it is a good idea.

While I’m totally on board with the need for tightening security, no! Please do NOT prop up the USPO with a device only the mentally agile enlightened will use!

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Another vote for virtual numbers. We had a rude shock when we discovered the number lasted for a month, allowing the company to slip in an extra “subscription” shipment. So, do check on that, and if yours isn’t set to auto-expire after one use, one day, or whatever, cancel it as soon as the charge appears on your statement. If you cancel before that, you risk canceling your shipment or service.