How risky is it sending my credit card number over the internet?
A. U.S. News & World Report, December. 7, 1998, Page 44 had an article titled: “A credit card is your best weapon on the Web.” Here are a few quotes from it: “…it’s no surprise some people fear their credit card numbers are vulnerable in cyberspace. But that belief is unfounded. When it comes to buying products and services on the Internet, the credit card is the best method of payment because it provides the most protection to the consumer… Federal law guarantees that cardholders are liable for only the first $50 in fraudulent charges if the number falls into criminal hands – though there are no reported incidents of numbers being grabbed en route to an online store… If you still don’t feel comfortable, by all means, please give us a call.
