[Fredslist] another scam alert -other options

[katalin]

Two credit card companies, I know of, are offering an option of
credit card number generator for online purchases.  Bank of
America and Citibank. 
When I make a purchase, such as paying for lunch for Gotham, I
generate a credit card number online. It comes with a used
defined purchase limit, two month standard expiration and the 3
digit security code. Basically you are in charge of the credit
limit for each purchase.
I have been using this service for many years and save me from
unauthorized charges many times over. 

Katalin Goencz CIC
MedBillsAssist  a division of O&K Consulting
Phone: 203-569-7610 
Fax: 203.973.0367
katalin at medbillsassist.com
http://www.medbillsassist.com/

-----Original Message-----
From: fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com
[mailto:fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com] On Behalf Of Raj
Goel
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 9:51 AM
To: Marc W. Halpert; Gotham
Subject: Re: [Fredslist] another scam alert

Marc,

   Be aware...the "gold lock" icon is NOT fool-proof.

1) SSL sessions have been hijacked

2) Many legitimate vendors use expired or weak certificates

3) Visa's own VERIFIED BY VISA online marketing system encourages
vendors to mix secure and insecure webpages together for
marketing purposes.

In short, that icon may be a lie.

Only shop at trusted vendors and most of all, keep and eye on
your creditcard/debit card activity.

I strongly recommend getting/using 1 low-limit card (choose your
definition of low-limit) card for online/phone and daily
purchases.

Keep the other cards safe, and as backups.

Rajesh Goel, CISSP
cell (917) 685-7731
CTO: Brainlink International, Inc.
"IT Crisis Management and Solutions"

-----Original Message-----
From: Marc Halpert <ybillc at optonline.net>

Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:56:31 
To: <IrisWolinsky at aol.com>; <fredslist at gothamnetworking.com>
Subject: RE: [Fredslist] another scam alert


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