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How to avoid sending money to the wrong person on Venmo, Zelle and other payment apps

Mobile payment apps make splitting dinner, paying a babysitter or sending rent money incredibly easy. But that convenience comes with a big catch: once you send money to the wrong person, getting it back can be difficult — and sometimes impossible. A simple typo in a username, phone number or email address can send your […]

Why credit cards are better for online shopping

While debit cards offer convenience, they can pose significant risks when used for online shopping. Here’s why credit cards are a safer option: Limited Liability: Additional Security Layers: Tips for Safe Online Shopping: By understanding the risks associated with debit cards and taking these precautions, you can protect your finances and enjoy a safer online […]

Always pay with the most secure method possible

When shopping online, you’ll often have several choices for payment. There’s virtually always credit card options, but PayPal and Google Pay are also commonly available. These options tend to be more secure than entering credit card information because they don’t require you to share any card numbers with the seller. PayPal is especially notable: They’ll […]

Use PayPal to protect yourself from bad transactions

It’s a good idea to use PayPal for online transactions to prevent the seller from seeing your financial information. Another reason to use PayPal is that their team will help protect you if the transaction goes bad. If you receive the wrong item, a defective item, or there’s a billing issue and the other party […]

Use Paypal for online shopping

With Paypal, you aren’t handing over your actual card details. This service has some of the best end-to-end encryption you’ll find anywhere; it’s a massive part of what’s made the company so dependable and widespread within e-commerce. You’re only paying with your email address and Paypal password, giving scammers less direct financial information to steal […]

Take care filling out online forms

Filling out online forms – like for shipping or payment info – is not only time-consuming, it may be risky. Inputting information over a non-secure (non-HTTPS) connection or on public Wi-Fi or a shared device can expose your private information. Lessen your risk by only using safe connections on devices you own. Payment options like PayPal also […]