Visions InfoLine - How safe are Credit Card transactions

Credit card transactions should be transmitted via a Secure Server to ensure that your credit card information is kept confidential, with Internet Explorer browser you will see a padlock at the bottom right hand side of the screen and this denotes that you are on a secure server. Credit card information on the web is no less secure than if you order anything over the phone or pay for a meal with your cards.You must to take precautions when giving out any confidential information (including your credit card number) over the Internet... or over the phone Always use your common sense.

Online credit card fraud is at a all time high at this moment in time, you only have to check on the news sites to look at the figures. Online credit card fraud is 12 times more online than in conventional shops, 1.15% of all transactions are fraudulentand 64% of all charge-backs, where consumers are credited for charges made on their cards, are the result of fraud online.

National Fraud Information Center have Internet Fraud Statistics for last year listing type of sites, method of contact used, amount of money lost and much more.

Internet Scams
Can you avoid getting caught by a scam artist working the web - These tips may help you avoid getting caught by an offer that is too good to be true.

• Be very wary of extravagant claims about performance or massive earnings potential. Get all offers in writing and review them carefully before making a payment or signing a contract.

• Read all the fine print and search all relevant links. Fraudulent sites will bury the information they're not anxious to share by putting it in small type or in a place where you're unlikely see them.

• Look for a privacy policy if you don't see one or if you can't understand it consider taking your business elsewhere.

• Be skeptical of any site that doesn't clearly state its name, street address and telephone number??