2007-11-15 05:23:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Very usually - just make sure the retailer you are using has a current Site Safety Certificate - usually a little gold padlock showing somewhere.
2007-11-15 05:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use a credit card instead of a debit card when making online purchases.
If you buy something with a credit card, and the merchandise arrives in bad condition, or you don't get the items, you can dispute the charges with your credit card company, and you won't have to pay for the items while they investigate what happened.
When you use a debit card, the money comes directly out of your checking account, and it can be difficult to retrieve.
If your credit card information is stolen online, you are protected from the results of fraud. If your debit card information is stolen, you may be liable for at least part of the purchases the thief charges to the card. This can vary by who issued the debit card, so check with your bank for the details.
2007-11-15 08:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by Heron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a debit card online all the time but i look for a little lock at the end of the window that has website name that means that the website is secure
2007-11-15 05:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do all of the time, you just have to make sure that wherever you shop is trustworthy, and sometimes thats hard. But they do have BBB online. I have never had a problem with anyone overcharging, double charging, or stealing my number. Thank God and knock on wood!
2007-11-15 07:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by goodgirlabout2gobad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use mine every week on Tesco. I have used this service for 5 years and never had a problem. Make sure the site you use is secure and you won't have a problem.
2007-11-15 05:29:19 · answer #5 · answered by littlesue39 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Debit cards don't have the same protections as credit cards, so be careful.
2007-11-15 05:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i have a website www.discountrugsuk.com . when you make a payment online i see only name address etc no account numbers just method of payment but always look in the address bar for https , this means the site is secure. hope this helps you.
2007-11-15 07:52:37 · answer #7 · answered by discountrugsukcom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the time but I also pay about £12 per month for cover just incase somebody gets my details.
2007-11-15 05:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you stick with legitimate sites, it is perfectly safe. If you use it at Shady McShaderson's discount cracked software store then you could run into trouble.
2007-11-15 05:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by Brian A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used mine frequently. Just make sure the site is secure and the company is well known.
2007-11-19 05:31:38 · answer #10 · answered by Ariana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋