How to tell if a site is legit

SoulasisMusic · 04-27-2007

I was wondering if you guys have surefire ways of telling if a merchant site is legitimate. I always look for the little lock in the corner of the browser, but sometimes when I want to order something on a site that's not really well known, I wonder if the merchant is going to use my credit card number. How can you guys tell?

mari_123 · 04-27-2007

If you are on a secure site then you will notice that the URL in the addressbar changes to HTTPS where extra S means "secure". Only trusted sites have such a security mechanism.

IrDA · 04-29-2007

Most big sites uses security padlock, so if you se Https instead of Http then it means it is secure, also it will show a small golden lock in bottom bar of your browser.

prancer · 05-02-2007

I have been ordering merchandise off the web for a few years now. I never thought to see if it is secure. If there's a number I usually give them a call. (especially if a credit card is involved. Most sites give you that option.)

toukmaria · 05-03-2007

You should also look to see whether the padlock is in the browser or on the page itself.there are a lot of sites that are cheating like this.

becky · 05-08-2007

Yes all secure sites urls turn to https. Have a look at a paypals url when your sending money etc

Rajesh · 05-09-2007

Always install Antivirus and anti-spywares because they can redirect you to fake site even if you type correct URL. Also check for https and security lock in underneath toolbar.

mikemotorcade · 05-09-2007

There are sites that can get fke security certificates, so if you click on the lock it should tell you who issued the certificate. I believe most of them lead back to verisign.

voltes · 05-09-2007

One way to check the legitimacy of an online shop is by scrutinizing its WHOIS profile. A legitimate merchant should have its business address and phone number which you yourself can verify.

Jerlene · 05-10-2007

Best thing to do is research the web on a site and see testimonials and things like that.

04-27-2007	#1 (permalink)
SoulasisMusic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 100 Rep Power: 2	How to tell if a site is legit I was wondering if you guys have surefire ways of telling if a merchant site is legitimate. I always look for the little lock in the corner of the browser, but sometimes when I want to order something on a site that's not really well known, I wonder if the merchant is going to use my credit card number. How can you guys tell?

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mari_123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 110 Rep Power: 2	If you are on a secure site then you will notice that the URL in the addressbar changes to HTTPS where extra S means "secure". Only trusted sites have such a security mechanism. __________________ #include<iostream> using namespace std; void main() { while(1) { printf("hello world!"); } }

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IrDA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 275 Rep Power: 2	Most big sites uses security padlock, so if you se Https instead of Http then it means it is secure, also it will show a small golden lock in bottom bar of your browser. __________________ No Siggy

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becky Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	url Yes all secure sites urls turn to https. Have a look at a paypals url when your sending money etc

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Jerlene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,077 Rep Power: 3	Best thing to do is research the web on a site and see testimonials and things like that. __________________ 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| 7

05-02-2007	#4 (permalink)
prancer Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	I have been ordering merchandise off the web for a few years now. I never thought to see if it is secure. If there's a number I usually give them a call. (especially if a credit card is involved. Most sites give you that option.)

05-03-2007	#5 (permalink)
toukmaria Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 110 Rep Power: 2	You should also look to see whether the padlock is in the browser or on the page itself.there are a lot of sites that are cheating like this.

05-09-2007	#7 (permalink)
Rajesh Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Always install Antivirus and anti-spywares because they can redirect you to fake site even if you type correct URL. Also check for https and security lock in underneath toolbar.

05-09-2007	#8 (permalink)
mikemotorcade Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	There are sites that can get fke security certificates, so if you click on the lock it should tell you who issued the certificate. I believe most of them lead back to verisign.

05-09-2007	#9 (permalink)
voltes Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	One way to check the legitimacy of an online shop is by scrutinizing its WHOIS profile. A legitimate merchant should have its business address and phone number which you yourself can verify.

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