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[Poseidon]

I want to know how safe is my credit card information if I start buying goods and services online?

 

[Niftyicon]

It is not the use of credit card that you should be worried about but where you're using it online is much more important. If you're using your credit card to shop at a known and legit online store such as Amazon , best buy etc you can be sure that you are in safe hands and your card won't be misused. You just need to be careful with the shady websites that don't have much of a reputation and always check for reviews related to the website you plan to shop from

I agree that gone are the days that one could avoid using their cards online. With how far the world has gone in digitalization, you rarely purchase anything without your cards online.

Being cautious of sites you use them is the only solution. Also, avoid saving your card details on sites no matter how trusted they are.

 

[HUSTLER77]

I agree that gone are the days that one could avoid using their cards online. With how far the world has gone in digitalization, you rarely purchase anything without your cards online.

Being cautious of sites you use them is the only solution. Also, avoid saving your card details on sites no matter how trusted they are.

Thank you so much for responding to my comment and also for agreeing to what I had to say regarding the use of credit cards. You are absolutely right about not saving your credit card details on any website no matter how credible they are because data save online is never a hundred percent secure and is always vulnerable to the threat of being stolen by hackers.

 

[Flower]

Whenever you want to buy online using credit card , it would be saved if you take necessary precautions and that is why it is very necessary to shop from reputable website so that you can avoid unauthorized access to your account.

 

[Lens_]

There are so many online retailers that use secure payment gateways and they also try to use encryption which will help to protect your credit card information whenever you execute transactions on their platform.

 

[Flower]

I would advise that you should check for SSL encryption and also it is necessary to look for secure payment icons like the padlock symbol. This tells you that you need to take caution before you enter your credit card details.

 

[Lens_]

There are credit cards that has fraud protection incorporated and zero liability policies. This type of credit card is worth using on online platforms because they would protect against unauthorized transaction.

 

[Flower]

A lot of people make a common mistake by making online purchases using the public Wi-Fi networks . This is very unsecure and we should avoid this to minimize the risk of frauds on credit cards .

 

[Lens_]

It is very important to monitor your credit card regularly especially your credit card statement, so that you can report any suspicious activities to your bank immediately if you notice one.

 

[Flower]

If you want to add an extra layer of security to your credit cards, it is important to use strong password for your online account and it is also advisable to use two Factor authentication.

 

[Lens_]

You must be very vigilant and be cautious of phishing scams because there are lot of fake website that are designed just to still credit card information and that is why it is necessary to confirm the legitimately of any website before you make any purchase.

 

[Flower]

I have seen a lot of people using virtual credit cards or they can also use a third party payment services like Paypal because this is a way to add security to your online purchases.

 

[Lens_]

It is very crucial not to share your credit card information with anyone because this is how you are going to avoid getting scammed and protect your card from any kinds of malicious activities online.

 

[freelancermariagrace]

Using a credit card to shop online is safe as long as you visit trustworthy websites. I do not use my credit card on websites that I have never used before. Make sure you utilize your own WiFi for this. Avoid public WiFi hotspots since they can risk your credit card. Look out for phishing scams as well.

 

[Ben Kempton]

Using a credit card to shop online is safe as long as you visit trustworthy websites. I do not use my credit card on websites that I have never used before. Make sure you utilize your own WiFi for this. Avoid public WiFi hotspots since they can risk your credit card. Look out for phishing scams as well.

Online phishing is one of the main reasons why so many people have been losing their data and information to scammers and this is one of the most concerning things. Under such kind of circumstances, it is very hard to trust many online websites. Therefore, it is much better to check the SSL certificate of the website and also check the lock sign on many websites. Make sure that you are typing the right address of the website. These useful tips can help avoid scams.