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3 Ways to Make Sure Your Online Payments are Secure

July 21, 2016 by Christopher

lockAs we start to use the internet more to make payments, it’s become clear that we need to keep educated about the latest security issues on the web.

From eCommerce sites to online casino resources, there’s been a massive uptake in endeavors that seek to provide a safe and secure financial transaction. If you’ve been watching the news it seems as if you hear about people getting their payment information stolen all the time.

In fact I personally had some recently trying to steal my PayPal account information.  Thankful I had things things like two factor authentication in place or I could have lost everything.

So to help you stay more secure online I’m going to share 3 things you should be looking for before you make your next online purchase.

 

#1 Padlock symbol

Thankfully our web browsers will include a few easy ways to check whether a website is safe. One of the quickest things to check is to see whether there’s a padlock symbol next to the website address in your browser bar.

This ‘site identify’ button means that the website is secure and therefore won’t be a malicious site that’s trying to access your personal information.

Unfortunately many people still don’t pay attention to this symbol, and so Google has redesigned its security warnings to add an extra level of security to your web endeavors.

 

#2 Website address

httpsAnother thing to consider is the website address. An address that begins with https:// will mean that that the website is secure, and such security features are vital for sites like Red Flush online casino to make sure that its clients can enjoy playing their games of roulette, blackjack and poker with full confidence.

The fact that Red Flush also have the padlock symbol in the address bar means that gamers can also click on the symbol and find out further details about the security system regarding privacy, cookies and all other connection details that are critical when dealing with the potentially large amounts of money that can be won at such gaming sites.

 

#3 Valid Certificates

lock_001As security is of utmost concern to any web user, there’s also a range of certificates that can be displayed by the site. These can be found by clicking on the padlock and they will reveal information about who registered the site.

So if there’s any information displayed that suggests warnings about the certificate, proceed very carefully.

It’s also important to check through the website to make sure that it’s a legitimate business with contact details and a physical address. Furthermore companies should always display how they are addressing security concerns, and with brands like Red Flush Casino using 128-bit SSL digital encryption, it’s clear that the fight against hackers and malicious threats is one that’s becoming evermore sophisticated.

But even with such innovative security features, there are still a few fail safe options for the consumer. Always use a complex password when registering your account, and remember that paying for products should be done on a credit card when possible as these offer the greatest amount of customer protection.

 

Final Thoughts…

So what are you doing to make sure that you’re payments stay secure online so they don’t fall in the hands or criminals?  Share your thoughts and comments below.

 

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Chris is a personal finance blogger with Stumble Forward helping people avoid life's financial mistakes and live a higher quality financial life.

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