jeano
Posted : 3/18/2006 2:43:57 PM
ORIGINAL: marty_ga
Angela, if you go to where it says "order" you should see a lock on the far right side of the URL. That means it is a secure sight.
Anyone can put a lock icon up on a page. Look at the address bar in your browser. It should start with "https://" instead of "http://" If it doesn't have the s, then it isn't secure.
Maybe what you are saying is that your browser puts a lock icon up. But there are lots of browsers in the world, so the best way to tell is to look at the actual address.
Sending your credit card online is safer than giving it over the phone, provided it's a secure site. People can use scanners to listen to cell phones and cordless phones. They can't "overhear" you on a secure site. You just have to use common sense about who you give it to, both online and on the phone!