My dilemma: I bought a green dot card for use in memberships and when I got home with it, I realized that it has to be activated like a CC. You can do it online but you have to provide a name, address, etc. to use it. It ask for a mailing address too. I am afraid to use my real info due to possibly getting info in the mail that's available to SO. I thought the card was anon that you could load and use like a gift card.

1. Is this correct? Is it not anon?

2. I have seen post where others have used fake name and fake address. If I go this route, do I use the fake name and address when signing up for VIP? Will this affect my already existing account or do I have to create a new one?

3. If you have to use the name and address given on the card, how do you get around using it for P411 or screening site if you used fake info?

4. Does anyone know how to work within the green dot system to stay anon?

Thanks for any help.