Shopping online is a great convenience, but I don't feel comfortable giving out my bank information over the Internet. Instead, I buy a Visa gift card for the approximate amount I will need to make my online purchases in any given month. That way, I stay within my budget, curbing my tendency to overspend, all while combating credit card fraud.
Contributed by Narelle, Mooroolbark
as a Bank Employee, I know all about the recent ATM and EFTPOS skimming fraud that has been a MAJOR problem for banks and their customers, of course.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I did not know about these VISA gift cards ???
Can anyone tell me where to get one & how they work ??
Seems a GREAT idea to me,and a GREAT way to stop fraud - as I am so careful now. thanks for a GREAT tip
PayPal is a safe option if you don't like giving out your credit card details.
ReplyDeleteYou can even get a Security Key (credit card sized PIN creator) for $7.50, for that extra bit of protection for your Pay Pal account.