How safe is Blockbuster? Their forms require a name, address, credit card number?
84081
Hmmm...let's see...first they dump their customers credit card information on the street (when one of their stores closed) and then previously in 2003 an employee stole over 60 customers credit card information to run up over $117,000 in illegal purchases.....you be the judge!\n\nBtw, NetFlix is generally much cheaper.\n(not an endorsement)
943777
sounds like you may have to validate with microsoft?\ntry the address below first.\nhttp://safety.live.com\nbest of luck.
1089867
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.
83958
I've never had any problems with Blockbuster Online. I live very close to one of their distribution centers, so once I get one of their e-mail notifications that the movie was sent, I get it either the next day or the day after. I like the selections, and really, if I want a movie that's just come out and says "long wait," I can print out one of their coupons and get a free rental from the store anyway. It's definitely been worth the money!
220046
There seems to be a rash of these scams lately. It's just a standard phishing scam. They just want your credit card number.
869509
Its not bad if you are careful. If a website asks you to save your bank details for future shopping say no.  Also if you want to be 100% secure download a thing called Hide IP platinum, this hides your IP address which makes it impossible for people to hack you.  Also make sure that the padlock symbol is displayed at bottom right of screen when making a secure online payment.\nNever save your bank details on your pc either.
938316
I would never give out my credit card number. For large sums of money, wiring is always safe. I used to work at a bank and often times people would wire large amounts to other countries.
492855
No.They are saying you needed your card number.Don't go to the site EVER again!
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.
768555
Willing to pay are we?  Try Blockbuster Video
78639
I got a call from these guys today.\nI listened to their pitch and was going along with it until they asked for my bank info.\nI refused, but they kept pushing, gently.\nFinally, I asked for their federal tax ID. The "manager" I spoke to said that no one there had that information, but they would have one of their superiors get back to me.\nWhen I asked for a contact number, she said that it would be better if they contacted me. I asked if it was their policy not to give out their phone number. I was told that they give that info out all the time. \nThen she hung up.
398786
LOL sending a free DVDRW from MALAYSIA, sounds like a classic scam, they'll ask for your personal info and u'll never get a cent, he may even ask for payment using money order.  dont trust that guy.
464917
www.dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html\n\nThe end of the address says consumerassistance.html\n\nThis is also good for phone telemarketing and snail mail lists.  \n\nIt may take a couple months for it all to kick and for your name to be removed from all the lists out there- scary thought, that random people have our information- but it's apparently totally worth it.  \n\nOh, and you don't have to download or pay for it or anything...it's a free service.  \n\nGood luck!  :P
486410
WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED\n\nEMAIL ADDRESS OF WHO?
189640
Absolutely not!\n\nAsk for business references that can be verified, and check them.
870615
Yes they are scams. First off, they're not free.\n\nHere is how it works. You have to create an account with them and complete one of their offers and THEN get a bunch of people to complete an offer ($$$) with either Blockbuster or any other store using YOUR reference number. So basically what you have to do is give out your reference number to many people to help you win something. If they're nice, they will do it for you. If they're human beings, they will not complete an offer because why should they pay to help YOU win something?\n\nso.....yea it works....but its not free....and its really hard to win the item.
138443
yes and no, any site can be hacked, a secure site with have the secure symbol enguaged on your browser, just be leery of lesser known sites as those are the ones to be leery of when giving out credit card numbers, the major vendors are safe, but if shopping for stuff and you feel unconfortable with a given site then don't use them. all good sites will have real contact info that you can use to contact them.