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Discussion Boards => Off-Topic => Topic started by: hephzibahpotoak on February 23, 2011, 07:43:34 am
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Do you think its safe to put your info's and your date of birth to some surveys we do?
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I've never done a survey that asked for credit card number. I include date of birth. It's not a secret any more. You can find a lot of info about anyone online if you search enough. I'd be more leery if a survey asked me to give my SSN which is also something that can be found easily if someone really wanted to.
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I wouldnt do it !! I purchase on line but thats different...
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I've never done a survey that asked for credit card number. I include date of birth. It's not a secret any more. You can find a lot of info about anyone online if you search enough. I'd be more leery if a survey asked me to give my SSN which is also something that can be found easily if someone really wanted to.
True though I think they can verify your ssn quickly if you give your date of birth.
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I wouldnt do it !! I purchase on line but thats different...
As long as it is verified I think giving your credit card number online is okay. We sometimes purchase facebook credits for farmville...
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no no no no no :angry7 only for amazon, and aproved shopping sites
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I only give my credit card info out to sites I trust.
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even if you didnt put it on the internet, identity theft is still possible. Your credit card company has a preventive system for this. how "they" get your information also depends if you use the card alot in different places, this lets them know you have money.
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In my opinion it is not safe. Someone is always watching, and nothing is entirely secure. I have had banks send me letters that their system was compromised, and issue me a new card. If they cant keep things secure how can the basic security we use online for purchases be safe? But that is just my opinion. Maybe i am paranoid a bit as well :P
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yes there are some sites that are safe, but there are far greater ones that can harm you, stick with only trusted sites that you personaly know someone has used
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I've done some offers like that, but only with very well known companies like Doubleday Book Club and Blockbuster.
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I would only put my cc on trusted sites such as amazon, just things you are familiar with.
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I hope I go to trusted sites and I occasionally use a credit card online and haven't been burned yet... :thumbsup:
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well i dont know but i only trust a couple of sites.
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many credit card companies provide a small program for your computer that will create random credit card number linkd to your account and you can specify how much money and how long the card is valid. shopsafe from bank of america or virtual account are pretty good.
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I have one credit card with a very low credit balance and I use that one for online shopping.
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that is a nice idea...
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I think having a low limit credit card for online purchase is a very good idea.
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Are you also weary of putting your date of birth online when they asked or we take the survey?
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i wouldn't do it, bad experience for me
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i wouldn't do it, bad experience for me
What happened? did u get rip off?
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i think its totally safe to put your birthdate and credit card info. The birthdate is probaly just for classificaiton purposes. As far a the credit card i will only put my info in if i am truly intrested in the product. its like shopping online at any other site. But to be safe make sure you have the spy-ware software on your computer. it prevents others from being able to see your info online...
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I want to purchase some books in the paperback here but they said that they will retain your infos and they will charge you for your membership...*warning*
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:wave: :wave: :wave:
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i have never had problems putting my personal info out on the internet
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I don't have a credit card, but I do use my debit card a lot for online purchases. I've been scammed a few times, but not because someone got my number, but because the companies themselves were not trustworthy and charged me extra, or didn't send me a refund.
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It's no more dangerous than scanning your card at the pump or grocery store or restaurant.
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Only if you can verify that the site your doing business with is secure.
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I don't do it either. Hacking is not possible.You might regret it later on.
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I sometimes wonder if that information is really needed, but the sites do keep track of who is answering and if you qualify for the survey. I have never had to give a credit card number for a survey, but you take your chances with what information you give them.
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true hackers are very creative nowadays, maybe a prepaid card is better.
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how do they hack your system though?
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I know hackers are very creative,they can put addware in your system without you knowing it...
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hello!
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I got my7 first order online using a credit card. I guess it is okay as long as the site is verified...
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I only use a prepaid "credit card" to make purchases online, and this includes doing offers too. It is the safest way I think, because even if someone gets my number, or tries to charge something more than what I approved it will not go through or work. A prepaid card ONLY has and gives access to the money YOU put on it. There is no spend x amount of dollars and THEN pay it off. When I find something I want to buy, or do, then I simply load the card with the amount of money needed, and use it. I might have a few extra dollars on my card at a given time, but never more than that. The other good thing is like if I only put or have $10 on my card, then it will not allow me to buy something and charge it with over $10. I can only spend what I have on it, so if someone steal the number or the card, good luck to them trying to go on a spending spree. As for offers, good luck to some site trying to charge me for something I did not approve or want, LOL. The other great thing about these cards, is you can have more than one. I have one I use with offers, and random online purchases, but I have another that I use for direct deposit, or to get paid through paypal with and etc... and this one is never used to purchase anything. I only use it to withdraw money from the card at an atm, or to transfer founds to my spending card.
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Even when you use your credit card at the store it goes into the computer system. So using a credit card at all isn't completely safe, but the internet is just as safe as a regular store.
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Even when you use your credit card at the store it goes into the computer system. So using a credit card at all isn't completely safe, but the internet is just as safe as a regular store.
In a way that is true, but as she said maybe a repaid credit card is not soo bad. :-)
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If I feel uncomfortable giving out that information or feel sketchy about the site I will often do a search online with the "name of the site" and the word "scam". Ex: (free money site scam). You can decide how you feel about the site with the new information you find online.
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I would never give my credit card info or SS number for any survey. I don't like giving my DOB either. I usuall give the month and year but not correct date unless I am familiar with the survey group that I do for all the time. I wish they would only ask for month and year would make me feel better about it all. :thumbsup: :wave:
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No, i don't think so, but everyone have their opinion but wouldn't do it.
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I would never give my credit card info or SS number for any survey. I don't like giving my DOB either. I usuall give the month and year but not correct date unless I am familiar with the survey group that I do for all the time. I wish they would only ask for month and year would make me feel better about it all. :thumbsup: :wave:
Ya same here, but if I think it is safe I give my DOB but just rarely....
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I wouldn't put it on surveys but when buying things online I trust the company's credibility.
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I wouldn't put it on surveys but when buying things online I trust the company's credibility.
Ya, I think you are right... so do you do trial offers here in Fusion Cash?
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It is just hard to trust these days....
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:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:
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i wouldn't do it, get a prepaid card instead
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You have to be very careful how you use your credit card online. I'm sure all of us have heard some horror stories of identity thief.
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In my opinion...
It depends on the site. I've placed even my SSN on one of these sites - free credit score website. That's a website under pretty well protection and it's necessary to apply your SSN to acquire your credit score anyway! Websites like that, I believe, are alright and has never hurt me.
I've placed my credit card information on the internet possibly a million times, as I normally shop online. It's very imperative that the site is protected and that must be verified (usually done so by the mark they have somewhere on the page, stating that it's safe).
People have online bank accounts and other areas where personal information is recorded. Generally speaking, the 'internet' can be the norm for recording personal information such as credit cards for specialty workers, if the job calls for it. Again, it all depends on where you put this information, rather than 'don't do it online!' That's a safe behavior, but in some cases, unnecessary.
This is just my opinion!
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ya I have hear of identity thief. Even facebook accounts gets hacked and stuffs..
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:wave: :thumbsup: :wave: :wave: :wave:
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Bday is fine but why are you putting your credit card info on a survey? Or am I reading the question wrong. I think many sites are safe and then there are others that are not.
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Bday is fine but why are you putting your credit card info on a survey? Or am I reading the question wrong. I think many sites are safe and then there are others that are not.
ya, some people are just gullible. But they learn thru experience. :angel11:
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:wave: :wave: :wave:
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I know people are prolly not afraid bcoz there are some good anti virus that prevents this thing :-)
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Hello! Everybody! :wave: :wave: :wave:
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I wouldn't do it anymore. I had someone from MO actually MAKE a credit card in my name and used it charging over $2500.00 to my checking account. fortunately my bank didn't hold me liable for any of it, but BE CAUTIOUS!
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i'm very skeptical with that kinda info so i just opt not to do it
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I think putting credit card info in the internet is pretty safe if the site is a trusted site. Most credit card info when processed for a purchase, etc, comes out with everything but the last 4 numbers of the card encrypted after the transaction is complete.
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Unless you see a little lock (security symbol) on the site, don't provide any secure info.
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I try to use PayPal whenever I can and never use the card attached to my checking account!
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never :BangHead:
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I wouldn't do it anymore. I had someone from MO actually MAKE a credit card in my name and used it charging over $2500.00 to my checking account. fortunately my bank didn't hold me liable for any of it, but BE CAUTIOUS!
omg! how that happened?
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I try to use PayPal whenever I can and never use the card attached to my checking account!
that's true :-)
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i tried joining a bookclub here and then it deducted every month 30 some dollars in my account, got so pissed off , I thought it will ask u before you will be deducted...
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It depends. When it is a legitimate well known site to buy things online it's alright to put your information in. You can do a quick search for the company if you are unsure and look for anything related to a scam. However they should never ask you for credit card or ssn on a survey or in an email.
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I do not like the idea of putting personal information on the internet ,especially with so much scammers out there and spyware. Ii must be a secured network for which you can purchase something and I never had to give CC info for a survey.Be wary of that ::)
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It depends. When it is a legitimate well known site to buy things online it's alright to put your information in. You can do a quick search for the company if you are unsure and look for anything related to a scam. However they should never ask you for credit card or ssn on a survey or in an email.
true giving of your ssn for verification is optional it is not mandatory... :-)
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I do not like the idea of putting personal information on the internet ,especially with so much scammers out there and spyware. Ii must be a secured network for which you can purchase something and I never had to give CC info for a survey.Be wary of that ::)
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: true...
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I wouldnt do it, you never know now a days.
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I used to pay my bills online all the time- UNTIL in April, someone from Missouri got a hold of my credit card (which is my bank card btw) and PHYSICALLLY created a card with their name on it and spent over $2500!!!! I pay things over the phone now... What a lesson learned!
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I definitely would recommend being cautious with imputing your credit card number. We live in the age of identity theft. I only use a couple of trusted sites myself, and I try very hard to use one particular credit card for online transactions. I recommend checking in with your credit card company ahead of time, and asking about how they handle identity theft, what you should do if you suspect a fraudulent charge, or if your card is compromised, just in case. Also, realize that some identity theft protection plans might cause you an occassional annoyance. Every time I pay tuition for my classes, my silly credit card puts a hold on my account later cause they suspect identity theft, no matter what I ask them to keep on file.