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Posted by not_here.5.species8350@xoxy.ne on April 2, 2008, 8:33 pm
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On Apr 2, 5:40=A0am, p...@nospam.demon.co.uk wrote:
> In article =A0<2706c613-ce30-4549-af4d-b08701e87...@u10g2000prn.googlegrou=
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> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0not_here.5.species8...@xoxy.net
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0"not_here.5.species8...@xoxy.net" writes:
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> > How secure is it to put debit card details into https sites?
>
> > Thanks
>
> > Ps. Browser IE7, cypher strength 256bit
> > OS. Vista 32bit
>
> Others have replied on the SSL issues, which will apply equally
> for both credit and debit cards. =A0The higher risk with a debit
> card is that, if you are unlucky enough to have your card details
> compromised, the miscreant could possibly empty your bank account
> rather than simply run up a large credit bill (for which the
> credit card company will likely offer some protection).
>
> On a happier note, some/most banks have pretty sophisticated
> software that monitors "unusual" transactions and will phone you
> before allowing such transactions (well, mine did!).
>
> For added peace of mind when using a debit card online, keep the
> cash balance in your account on which it draws as low as you can
> live with, and top it up as necessary from another account (which
> you don't use online or for which you don't have a debit card). =A0
> At least that way the damage will be limited if all the checks and
> stops fail...
>
> Pete
> --
> =A0 =A0"We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors,
> =A0 =A0 we have borrowed it from our descendants."
Thanks to all for responding.
To be on the safe side, I think I'll call the company and complete the
transaction over the phone.
Best wishes
N
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