security question, do you trust internet for banking and other bill paying tasks?
95677
You have to remember. All info on any computer is at some risk, but banks go to great lengths to protect their/your data. I've been paying bills online since '99. No fraud yet. Just keep an eye on your accounts daily. If anything seems weird, call your bank-they will handle it.
292032
if you are referring to security then you should not be using a wireless unsecured connection in a public place. use a well known online firm like Schwab.com or Fidelity.com, make sure you use a mix of letters and numbers, upper and lowercase in your password, don't write it down or tell anyone.\n\nif you are referring to investment knowledge, read bobbrinker.com for a learning experience.
948224
Better be careful. They monitor all network usage and can easily track down when you try these proxies etc.\n\nIf you signed a paper to use the Internet, there was probably some clause in it about Internet Security. If you are caught, they will take away your internet privileges
393472
Technically yes (although legally difficult concept as yet) but it is also insecure so your data may be unsafe - the 'owner' of the network could be intercepting your data.
570988
I've shopped online for years now and yes, I do feel safe using my credit card.  I also bank online, so I'm pretty comfortable...I haven't been burned...yet.\n\nMy favorite sites to shop are amazon.com, gap.com, ebay.com
179730
Allways make sure that it's a good authentic site when giving out your credit card. Have a firewall like Zonealarm, get a dynamic ip addresss, which changes you raddress everytime you log on into the internet making it hard for hackers to track you. Never give out you social security card, and avoid giving out person information. For scams anything for free or what just doesn't sound right like, Buy a stock of google for a dollar, should be avoided.Anything thats advertised on a site isn't good and also should be ignored.
283614
You can usually access your bank account online. The bank may ask you to set up a secure online account, if you don't already have one.
35711
i dont believe u're serious.. atleast about spying or ur wife.. but anyway.. many people r interested in checking other people's emails..\n\nwell.. there is a software.. that remembers passwords of any site.. that is opened on ur system.. n its my experiance that even the most secure online transaction sites are also not secure!  \n\nso contact me if u really wanna know.. coz i cant post it here
400421
The bank has your checking account number (which is also very visible on your checks, which anyone you pay with them can plainly see). However, only you can access that account via safeguards you set up with the bank at the time you opened your account.  Paying bills online is an excellent way to track payments.  When you use your bank's bill pay feature, they will let you know when the payment will be delivered.  You can also print a copy of the check they mailed out for you.
5551
Depends on how much browsing I do. Sometimes weekly sometime bi-weekly. No set schedule though. \n\nExcept after doing internet banking then I clear everything. (Paranoia)\n\nMaybe I should schedule it to do it automatically.....
681131
Online banks have probably better rates than brick and mortar banks.  Those are also providing services online.  They can be pretty safe.  However, I would not respond to any e-mail that you did not inquire information from...that's when it becomes unsafe, when you respond to bogus e-mails from people and enter your personal information.
35867
If you just stored it on the computer it should be ok unless you have a 4 year old protection program witch is useless against the viruses now of days.\nif you sent your identification through the eternet with out first saving it on a disk or card theres a chance that ur in hot water because the place you sent it probly isnt all that protected.\nbtw: how are bills coming along? (not that Im trying to get into your buisness)
507854
you shouldnt be billed for the browsers at all, the only thing you should be billed for is the single connection to the internet you have. if you do receive multiple bills you should have a good ground to stand on.
823501
McAfee SiteAdvisor says it is safe: \nhttp://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/bill-me-later.com?ref=safe&aff_id=0
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The risk - Identity theft, credit card theft, viruses, etc.\n\nI don't know a lot, but I do know you should get a really really good firewall.\n\nBut taking a chance to use any network that's unsecured is just that, a chance. So don't put anything really personal out there on your computer. And if you use it, don't go on a shopping spree while on that connection. Your information could be open to anyone.
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If the site have popups - don't touch it with a bargepole!\n\nIs the company reputable in the first place, well established, highly regarded by consumers? If yes, thats a measure of trustworthiness.\n\nThe purchase page with the order and billing forms should be done over SSL (Secure Socket Layer) a padlock symbol should appear on the status bar on the bottom.\n\nTo avoid falling foul of phishers, don't access the site from links in unsolicited emails. Type in the company's url into the address bar of the browser.
779849
It's reliable. Two insights. One, Ebay and Amazon (which I now work for) are COMPLETELY dependant on the trust of our customers. You will notice that the only thing that can prove an internet companies worthyness is it's customer service. I'm an Ebay fan, yet it's kind of a taboo at Amazon since they are a large competitor. Amazon.com has better customer service.. actually they were rated #1 in customer service the past three years, but when you take a little, and I mean a little, with Ebay, you will find you often times come out with a better price. \n\nTwo, the main concern or focus she should have is how people get your person information when doing internet based shopping. Both Amazon.com and Ebay have secure servers. Nobody will get there information when making a transaction, not even an employee of the company. It's all offline once it goes to our server. The number one thing to look out for are bogus emails, called phishing emails. If you receive an email directing you to ebay or amazon, which asks you for a password or other information, simply call the company to make sure they are truely asking for it..\n\nI don't know ebays cs number, but Amazon.com's is 800-201-7575\n\n...try our customer service out sometime. I'm possitive you'll be inpressed.