Should it be safe enough to use credit cards online?

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I was just wondering as to how safe is it to use credit cards on the net. So many people say there are hackers who'll use programs to get my card information, but the bank who sent me the offer said I don't need to bother. As they said it's quite safe and secure enough to protect my card info.

Is it risky going for such offers? Pls advise

larry · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 2951 411.26 Dollars($)

Hi Adrien,

Welcome to the forum.

I think using credit cards online is not safe. Why would anyone give away the credit card detail to some unknown people online? This is very much scam prone. So I think it is better not to use credit cards online.

Best of luck,
Larry

Niicss · Joined: 03 Oct 2005 Posts: 807 118.37 Dollars($)

Welcome Adrien.

Even a few years ago there was also a risk of Identity Theft if you use a but now it is much more secured and safe. You can use your credit cards online. It is comparatively easier and safer.

Let me know if you have any further queries

cliff · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 6:09 am Post subject:

Depends on who you talk to. However, make sure if you do that you are entering your credit card on a secure site. When you go to make a transaciton a pad-lock icon should show up to let you know that you are entering your credit card information on a secure site. This ensures that your information cannot be seen by hackers.

jbarto65 · Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 592 5.03 Dollars($)

I personally have a paypal account that I use for online transactions, that way you have the extra protection. I only use my credit cards for the sites that have the verisign logo on it, I have never had a problem, knock on wood.

cliff · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject:

O yea I forgot about paypal it is great! Smart thinking jbarto65!

jbarto65 · Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 592 5.03 Dollars($)

Paypal is awesome, you can use it to cash out here too and get your money with in a day or two.

Alot of vendors that use the online payments will accept paypal. I have a mastercard with my paypal account and use it to withdraw money at atm machines and for online purchases. It is safe and handy to use.

fireyone_02 · Joined: 20 Mar 2008 Posts: 267 -0.19 Dollars($)

Don't leave home without it. Yep

enriko · Joined: 05 Mar 2008 Posts: 61 16.64 Dollars($)

Hey,

Well it used to be quite dangerous wheters its much safer these days.
How ever i wouldnt still do that. Just in case.
Consider setting up Paypal account- thats probably safest payment method.

Oki take care

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Is this the pay pal fan club? Mr. Green

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Looks like it's a paypal fan club Smile

banker0679 · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject:

Hey guys let's stay on topic. Unrelated posts will be deleted.

Caron · Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 5:39 am Post subject:

Hi banker,

I think you're right. Off-topic discussions can be done in the pub forum. Otherwise the poster or any other person seeking information will simply be confused with such unrelated posts.

Jbarto-> pls have a look at our forum guidelines on off-topic discussion at http://www.mortgagefit.com/terms-services.html and avoid making such posts except in Pub forum.

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