In regards to this order, we will need a signed authorization from the credit card holder before being able to activate this account.

Please copy the credit card holder's photo ID (front and back) and the credit card used (front and back) and use our secure submission form. Your unique link is located below:

https://manager.linode.com/signup/credentials/...

Alternatively, feel free to fax them to 1-609-380-7200 (fax) or email to service@linode.com. Please complete this within 48 hours, or this signup will be cancelled and the charges voided.

Thank you, Linode.com

Digital Ocean is the same by the way. Pretty stupid for an online business to ask for both a photo ID and the back of the credit card with the signature and CVV. All for $10/month.

Sure, I could put something over the sensitive information. But that doesn't make any less stupid. So, what alternatives do you recommend?