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Credit Card Security Online

kazzer · 2004-11-08 01:05:48

I'm looking for some info about consumer protection when using a credit card over the internet. Lets say you make a payment on a website (appears reputable). Your details are intercepted by a fraudster or whatever, and a bill is run up on your card - not authorised by you. Where does the consumer stand? Am I right in…

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08-11-2004 2:05am

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kazzer

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I'm looking for some info about consumer protection when using a credit card over the internet. Lets say you make a payment on a website (appears reputable). Your details are intercepted by a fraudster or whatever, and a bill is run up on your card - not authorised by you. Where does the consumer stand? Am I right in saying that there is a specific law that protects the consumer from such unauthorised purchases on your card, when using it over the internet?

All input appreciated.

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