How to Beat On-line Credit-card Thieves
The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal web site.
Web sites offering cheap services should be regarded with care. On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought.
The thieves then go shopping with your card number--- or sell the information over internet.
Computers hackers(黑客) have broken down security(安全) systems raising questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago, 25,000 customers of CD Universe, and on-line music retailer(批发商), were not lucky. Their name, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a web site after the retailer refused to pay US $157,828 to get back the information.
Credit-card firms are now fighting against on-line fraud. Master-card is working on plans for Web-only credit card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping on-line. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated.
Ask about your credit-firm’s on-line rules. Under British law, cardholders are responsible for the first US $78 of any fraudulent spending.
And shop only at secure sites: Send your credit-card information only if the web site offers advanced secure system. If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The web site address may also start the extra “s” stands for secure.
If you still have any doubt, give your credit-card information over the telephone.
Keep your password safe: Most on-line sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your password with care.
What do most people worry about the Internet according to this passage?
A.fraud on the Internet | B.computer hackers |
C.illegal web site | D.shopping on line |
How many pieces of advice does the passage give to you?
A.1 | B.2 | C.3 | D.4 |
You are shopping on the web and you want to buy a TV set, what does this article suggest doing?
A.You can go to the website and buy it without doubt. |
B.Send your credit card information as soon as the web asks you to do so. |
C.Give your credit card information over telephone if you have doubt. |
D.Don’t pay money until your TV set is sent to you. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Computer hackers sold the retailer’s information to a web site to get money. |
B.A reliable website offers you an advanced secure system. |
C.You can depend on the password to protect your information. |
D.The on-line credit-card thieves stole your credit-card and paid with it. |