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| Thread ID: 25828 | 2002-10-13 02:15:00 | Credit card purchases over the internet | dianne (1940) | Press F1 |
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| 88696 | 2002-10-13 02:15:00 | Is it safe to use credit cards when making web purchases? The company is a reputable American company? What measures can I take to prevent abuse of my credit card? Thankyou | dianne (1940) | ||
| 88697 | 2002-10-13 02:20:00 | Hi Dianne what I do is go to Cash Converters and use their Western Union facility. Its a lot easier to give them the dough and let them figure out the exchange and pay that way, no cc numbers involved rgds Hugh |
Hugh Jarse (1169) | ||
| 88698 | 2002-10-13 02:42:00 | Dianne, it is safe enough providing the online store is using a secure web page. One way will be the closed padlock icon in the explorer task bar. Ensure you read the small print regarding refunds, if it is a subscription do they rebill automatically. | Gordon. (2217) | ||
| 88699 | 2002-10-13 02:46:00 | >>> Is it safe to use credit cards when making web purchases? The company is a reputable American >>> company? What measures can I take to prevent abuse of my credit card? Thankyou I think so. I've purchased many things (as much as $1000 worth) over the internet using my credit card. Just make sure you know the company will deliver - read all the fine print regarding the purchase and delivery, and make absolutely sure that the page is a secure one (will have a padlock in the status bar at the bottom of the browser, or the webpage will start with "https" rather than "http" HTH Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 88700 | 2002-10-13 02:59:00 | I've only had good experiences. Wrong products were supplied once from the US but they quickly despatched replacements (before they got the old ones back) and gave me a code for cost-free Fedex return of the unwanted goods. Take note of Mike's advice, and don't buy from organisations that are not reasonably "mainstream" that way you minimise risk. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 88701 | 2002-10-13 03:14:00 | Hi I am one of the older generation who has been purchasing over the internet for quite a few yrs now.So far I have not had any problems at all. Just be sure to check the shipping costs. Regards Rob |
gramps (881) | ||
| 88702 | 2002-10-13 03:33:00 | Even while we discuss this, I reckon IRD officials are scheming away trying to find ways to make us pay GST on internet purchases ]:) Ive also used PayPal to make payments. It is a bit of a worry that your details could fall into wrong hands though. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 88703 | 2002-10-13 04:18:00 | Hi Dianne If you are intending to regularly buy things over the net you could get a second credit card with a small limit (say $500) and only use this. I believe that banks won't make you cough up for money from fraudulant use of your card if you can prove the goods weren't delivered or the purchase was not authorised by you. To make yourself feel more comfortable with the company you are intending purchasing from, send them an enquiry email and see how long it takes for a reply. Jen |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 88704 | 2002-10-13 04:24:00 | Good thinking on the card limit Jen :) Great commercial nous & shows that you are more than just a bright mind behind a pretty face :x Cheers Billy 8-{) :D |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 88705 | 2002-10-13 06:24:00 | Thanks folks for the prompt response. I feel much more confident to buy on the internet now. I am available for any questions that relate to crocheting or knitting! LOL | dianne (1940) | ||
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