Financial security

Sometimes I am a bit wary of doing these activities online, and I know of people who simply refuse to because they just don't want to take any chances at all. However, I still check my accounts online and purchase things on the internet. I try to use the simple tips, like look for the s at the end of the https: to ensure that the site is secure. I also look for the little padlock at the bottom of the page, and sometimes for words on the screen like Verisign, Secure, etc.

I use the internet to transfer money and shop too. I think its pretty secure. If they ask for important information they probably have it secure. Besides, my credit card and bank accounts have protection against security thief.

I generally feel like my money is safer when I shop online than it is when I shop at a store. I've heard of incidents in department stores where a person's account number and credit card information was gathered in the store. Online, this information is guarded much more safely. The only thing to by wary of is spyware and security-compromising viruses. No matter how you choose to spend your money or use your credit card, the key to financial security is discretion.