I just tried signing up to ebay and it asked for my credit card details - is this safe? I have not used ebay before - what do i need to look out for to ensure a safe transaction?
2006-09-15 17:47:35 · 11 answers · asked by Boo Boo 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hi, I believe it is absolutely safe. Just always make sure that your web browser says www.ebay.com. I am pretty sure that you do not have to give Ebay any credit card information unless you are setting up a selling account. I could be wrong though. I am a seller primarily & I signed up a long time ago.
2006-09-16 07:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by shopper_143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SIgning up for eBay and giving them your credit card info is the same leap of faith that you take when you orer anything from anybody over the internet or the telephone. eBay is a reputable company and you can trust them. The only way they know if YOU are reputable is to get a credit card number from you.
I have been buying and selling on eBay for six years now and I have never had a problem related to misuse of my credit card information or my PayPal account. You'll want a PayPal account if you get serious about buying or selling on eBay.
2006-09-15 17:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure its Ebay or Paypal, then it should be OK. I personally would only buy on Ebay with a credit card. The times I have had problems my credit card has refunded my money. I received NO help from Paypal or Ebay despite all their safety claims to lure customers.
2006-09-15 18:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by barbsleeps 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
eBay is pretty safe, provided you know for sure that it's eBay you're dealing with. One of the easiest ways is to make sure the link in the address bar starts with https://ebay not just the regular http:// That little s is important. Also look for the little locked padlock down the bottom of your browser page. If it's locked, it should be a secure site.
2006-09-16 03:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by Kristy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, ebay... Well, make sure, VERY sure that it is not a phising site. If it is the real deal, it should be safe.
Remember, ebay has it's reputaion on the line. If someone gets scammed it will be their fault. Therefore they take great care to protect your money. They even have a tool bar that verifies ebay sites/links so you don't give away your password by accident.
2006-09-15 17:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by themusician0 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The credit card info is for fees taken from the items that you have sold.The total of the fees is charged to your card every 30 days.
The one thing ebay will not ask for is the PIN number of your credit card.
2006-09-15 18:03:47 · answer #6 · answered by david g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah its safe. I have been buying and selling on ebay for over 3 years,
2006-09-15 18:12:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving ebay your credit card is ok, but it is not necessary to give it to them if you are going to pay with a check or money order.
2006-09-15 17:57:14 · answer #8 · answered by S R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no need to give eBay your credit
card details.
2006-09-15 18:44:23 · answer #9 · answered by swenson0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what it only ask because you are purchasing a product from it that's why. and yes it is safe. just don't gret scam by other people make sure your buying it froma store and not onwers!!!! be aware!!!
2006-09-15 17:49:59 · answer #10 · answered by pao her 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋