is it OK to buy something off the internet that costs $5,000 and asks for your credit card #?
2006-12-30 06:43:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Depends on the site and if they are credible. Make sure they are SSL encrypted. Maybe ask your credit card company of they can issue you a one time use number instead of your normal everyday card number, just as a precaution.
check the BBB online first.
bbb.com
2006-12-30 06:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by mcdaid36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope! Find a phone number and give it to someone over the phone. That way you at least have a legitimate phone number to tie the order to. Ask lots of questions when you call and if anything seems unusual, don't give up the number. Document the number, the name, the date, and the time of the call.
2006-12-30 14:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have purchased a tv over the net, at 3400 bucks, but i knew it was a reliable company, same as i wouldnt spend that much money at any unreliable company, either in person or on the internet
2006-12-30 15:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by swenjj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the item and the site.
For example:
Dell computer for 5k-yep
A guy from Nigeria that has some inheritance money for you-no.
2006-12-30 14:48:37 · answer #4 · answered by ontopofoldsmokie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the site! Normally, no, I wouldn't.
2006-12-30 14:45:35 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I... personally wouldn't take that risk
2006-12-30 14:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by Scuro Angelo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELL NO!!!!!!
Try to go do it in person.
Otherwise, no way!
2006-12-30 14:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't do it at all. you are risking losing your money.
2006-12-30 17:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by Life is FUn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋