Just a heads up for everyone! I Recently received some bogus charges on my bank account. It may or may not have been related to shopping online at ecig stores. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from shopping online. Just make sure you keep an eye on what's coming out of your account.
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I talked to someone today who was hacked on itunes. If you choose to do your banking on a pc use the right computer protection so that people cant hack in. Without encryption and anti-malware, I wouldn't buy online anywhere.
As technology progresses so do the scams. My isp provides Norton and I don't purchase or bank on my phone. Some of the stories I've heard are terrifying.
If you use a droid, look into an app called KeePass. There are versions for windows, droid, and I believe linux. A simple password manager app with good AES encryption, freeware.
The pc version is where you add passwords, droid is just for reading the entries.
It seems to be a solid design, automatically relocks after a few minutes of inactivity. I've been using it for a decent length of time.
The pc version is where you add passwords, droid is just for reading the entries.
It seems to be a solid design, automatically relocks after a few minutes of inactivity. I've been using it for a decent length of time.
Best bet is to never use a bank/debt card for any online purchases always use a credit card if possible. With credit cards you're more protected (different in different states). If you don't have a credit card getting a temporary card from a store might be a good idea. I believe there are options for generating credit card numbers and there might be options to protect your bank account. Once money is took from a bank account it's gone unless they catch the person and get it back unlike credit cards where there is fraud protection.
Another thing I do when using my cc or debit online is to use Windows on screen keyboard (osk.exe) or start/accessories/ease of access. Using mouse clicks rather than keystrokes to put in cc info is impossible for the keyloggers to grab.
ALWAYS, ALWAYS use https://
That is all you need!
if a website wont let you use it, DONT ever send info to them that you possibly want to keep safe.
Ofc this doesnt stop the person you are trying to send it to to resell your info , etc. but this way a 3rd party cannot read it.(except maybe like the NSA or something)
I may me new to ecigs, but not to that
That is all you need!
if a website wont let you use it, DONT ever send info to them that you possibly want to keep safe.
Ofc this doesnt stop the person you are trying to send it to to resell your info , etc. but this way a 3rd party cannot read it.(except maybe like the NSA or something)
I may me new to ecigs, but not to that
Also I never let a website save my credit card info. Well almost never - I trust Paypal and I trust Amazon. For all others including all ecig sites I make sure any checkbox to remember my credit card info is NOT checked. I also do not use random new ecig sites. I only shop at sites I have seen multiple people recommend.
Home wifi, if the link is set up with decent encryption, and you have even a halfway decent router with firewall, is fine to use.
I still only do finance on encrypted https, since you want an encrypted path across the internet, a tunnel.
I still only do finance on encrypted https, since you want an encrypted path across the internet, a tunnel.
I'm with you Dormouse. I always checkout as "guest" (if possible) even if I lose a little bit of extra value that way.
It's probably just me, but I try only to deal with sites which use Apache server if possible. I don't consider MS server to be near as secure.
It's probably just me, but I try only to deal with sites which use Apache server if possible. I don't consider MS server to be near as secure.
Itunes got me last summer too I haven't used the account in over 5 years but some how 2 small purchaser one for $26 and the other for $47 where made not from to my iTunes account but hit my bank account from iTunes it was a pain but the money was reimbursed
Probably not itunes, just it is a popular test site to see if they have a valid account.
I had a visa compromised last year. Three hits, two itunes and one ms, I have never had a $ account with either.
I had a visa compromised last year. Three hits, two itunes and one ms, I have never had a $ account with either.
Itunes is a known security problem. I would never put any banking info on a iPhone.
I used my card 3 places that week, swiped it at the pump at a gas station, sam's club and a one of my favorite e-cig hardware vendors
A good rule of thumb for me is if it doesn't take the card swipe the first time, use another terminal. Most of these hacked terminals want you to pass it through multiple times, going on your frustration to make sure the get it correctly. They don't even need a terminal. Can be standing next to you. Best thing is to manage your money by watching it!
But the kicker to it all is the bank. Anyone can set up a clearing house account. Banks pay out the money no questions asked. Oh, and when it happens, ask who it was. They won't tell you.
But the kicker to it all is the bank. Anyone can set up a clearing house account. Banks pay out the money no questions asked. Oh, and when it happens, ask who it was. They won't tell you.
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That all depends who you bank with. My check card was hacked and cloned as part of the LIRR scam that has been going on for years. The previous card snapped and was replaced 6 months prior (with a new number) and I only ever used it to access the ATM at my local branch, never any retail or online purchases. I bank with chase and when it happened they sent me a text message asking if I had just made a $600+ purchase at a transit pass terminal in New York. They apparently flagged the transaction as odd and upon confirming to them I did not make the purchase they locked the account until I could get to the branch and order up a new card. There were a couple of forms I had to fill out, but less than 2 days later my account was credited the full amount. Just check to see if your bank has fraud protection for accounts or offers it. Moral of the story is if someone really wants to steal they will figure out a way to do it regardless of what measures we take to prevent it.
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