Re: Re:Re: Kim, follow up question Re: Credit card stolen after order from hon

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To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, October 17, 2010 10:44:26 AMSubject: Re:Re: Kim, follow up question Re: Credit card stolen after order from hon

Many “experts†feel giving out credit card numbers over the phone is safer – IF you are in a safe environment when you make the call and also trust the company. Be careful if you are using a cell phone or land line out in public where you can easily be overheard. I often pass by people on cell phones at stores and at my work place (public library) giving out credit card numbers and social security numbers that everyone around them can easily hear. If I was a criminal, I would find it easy to get the information. Fortunately I’m a person of integrity [grin].

I don’t think there is any method of using a credit card number that is absolutely safe. We just have to be vigilant and check our credit card statements thoroughly and carefully.

Using a check or mail order isn’t always an option, either, and may not be any safer. I do use this option if I am purchasing from an online supplier that doesn’t have a current security certificate and also doesn’t use PayPal. Then I have to hope that the mail arrives as expected and there are good people working in the mailroom!

Kim M.

SCD 6+ years

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Thanks, Kim.so, is it somewhat safer ordering by phone?thanksRuth