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I did do this once, but it didn't really inspire confidence in the security of the whole thing.

Me: "ok, but it's some random text: Q 5 --"

CSR: "--yeah, ok, that's fine"

Since then I just make up a random, fake but real-sounding answer so the humans don't get confused.

I didn't realize I would have to say the answers over the phone when choosing the answers (and thought it would only ever be me filling them in online)

CSR: "What is your mother's maiden name?"

Me: "do you really want me to say it?"

CSR: chuckling. "Yes, I need you to say it"

Me: "Diarrhea"

The trick is to enjoy confusing humans and share the story of why when you get there. I went to the mall for the first time in a long time, every place wants to sign you up on the mailing list for a small discount. So they can email me at <Name of store>@mydomain this way I unsubscribe and if I see email coming to that address I know which store is the rat. They look confused, ask for 'a real address' well that is a real address I say, and here's why: ...

I get a little thrill every time.

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