Safest way to buy on the net

[Mr.lover]

Using your CC to purchase from a non reputable site is risky. Now the sire have your CC number and CV code. Of course using on Amazon and other brand names is ok.
But from other sites use PayPal, the seller never have your card number, that's the reason for PayPal.

 

[poker]

Some internet ads say they accept only debit or credit cards for your safety

Is not paypal the safest way to buy on the net ?

Auto Trader does not recommend using PayPal for car purchases as they are not protected by paypal. Hence… all the scammers on auto trader will ask you to send them money in advance thru PayPal… and tell you it’s protected.

 

[Big Rig]

Also an important note to share from personal experience.

You have a credit card with your bank. You have charges for services you cannot get cancelled each month.

You ask the bank to stop/block the payment and they say - No, you have to cancel with them with the seller.

You close your card and ask for a new number/card to be issued. A month later...you see the same fucking charges on your new card. What happens when you call the bank? "Oh we linked your new number to the old number to protect the sellers".


I had this happen. I then closed the card completely with the bank and went to another bank for a new card. Thankfully I was able to use up the reward points I had generated just before I did.

What happened?

The online services finally stopped working a month later and I had a new credit card with a better rewards program then before.

Hope this helps.

They can attach the charges to the new card even if you changed credit card issuers

This is done to stop people dodging legit claims

 

[Darts]

Using your CC to purchase from a non reputable site is risky. Now the sire have your CC number and CV code. Of course using on Amazon and other brand names is ok.
But from other sites use PayPal, the seller never have your card number, that's the reason for PayPal.

I only use Paypal. They are also helpful in getting a refund from the vendor if the merchandise is defective.