PayPal problems - mysterious Skype charges

Rik · Jun 19, 2008, 09:39:50

Also, if they do store the card, their systems will have been approved by their bank.

Simon · Jun 19, 2008, 09:44:37

You then risk their database being hacked. It's swings and roundabouts, as far as I can see.

Rik · Jun 19, 2008, 09:46:05

OTOH, if the database is hacked, the liability will not be yours.

Simon · Jun 19, 2008, 09:49:25

True. I was seeing it more from a preventative perspective than the liability aspect.

Rik · Jun 19, 2008, 09:50:26

The only absolute protection is not to buy online.

somanyholes · Jun 19, 2008, 09:50:34

we seem to get penalised for preventative where as the retailers dont.

somanyholes · Jun 19, 2008, 09:51:19

QuoteThe only absolute protection is not to buy online.

or to use your card in a store, or to take cash out of the hole in the wall. lol

Rik · Jun 19, 2008, 09:53:01

It could be skimmed in a store, So. You could get mugged at the cash machine.

somanyholes · Jun 19, 2008, 09:57:21

thats what i meant mate

Rik · Jun 19, 2008, 10:06:00

Sorry, irony mode running slow this morning.

Simon · Jun 19, 2008, 10:26:43

How about we never go out, and never buy anything?

Rik · Jun 19, 2008, 10:29:45

Get onto a fixed fuel tariff first!

Lance · Jun 19, 2008, 13:26:16

Quote from: Simon on Jun 19, 2008, 09:44:37
You then risk their database being hacked. It's swings and roundabouts, as far as I can see.

A lot of retailers will store the details of cards used anyway - just look at the TX Maxx episode! Whether or not you can recall these details next time you shop on the website is a different matter.

Sebby · Jun 19, 2008, 13:31:27

Maybe it would be better if money didn't exist.

Rik · Jun 19, 2008, 15:15:46

True - let's go back to barter.

Sebby · Jun 19, 2008, 21:29:19

Simon · Jun 19, 2008, 22:42:51

Who will give me a carrot for this spare Windows Vista license?

Sebby · Jun 19, 2008, 23:06:20

Sorry, I'm not prepared to give up a whole carrot for it. How about half?

Simon · Jun 19, 2008, 23:28:41

Rik · Jun 20, 2008, 10:14:09

I'll swap two sprouts for the carrot.

Sebby · Jun 20, 2008, 10:56:14

Simon · Jun 20, 2008, 11:56:01

Ah, now, for two whole sprouts, I'd be willing to barter a full year's subscription for Norton Internet Security!

Rik · Jun 20, 2008, 12:43:54

For two sprouts you might have a deal.

Sebby · Jun 20, 2008, 14:47:27

Quote from: Simon on Jun 20, 2008, 11:56:01
Ah, now, for two whole sprouts, I'd be willing to barter a full year's subscription for Norton Internet Security!

I'll tell you what, you give me two sprouts and Norton Internet Security, and I'll consider it.

Rik · Jun 20, 2008, 15:57:57

Norton's more two sprouts and a carrot.