[West Ender]

So, how old is an old woman? Is she my age? My granddaughter thinks I'm positively ancient and, should I have the misfortune to be reported about in the press, I would be given the patronising title "Pensioner" (suggesting feebleness and senility). Well I'm 65 and, despite what you may think, I'm "all there". I don't expect my common sense to deteriorate within the next 20 years, either, but if dementia does creep up I would think I'd be incapable of using a credit or debit card anyway.

The way I see it, there's a hard and fast rule about giving out card details. If you've approached them - to buy something etc. - fine (if you trust them). If they approach you - by phone, email or whatever - divulge nothing.