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Correction: this is why you never use debit or credit cards on the internet.

In a sane world it would be considered insane to use something as insecure. Frankly, they should be considered illegal.

I don't give my wallet to the guy I'm purchasing something from and let him extract the necessary funds - why should it be ok to do so on the internet?

That the banks reimburses me for invalid transactions is not a valid approach - that is directly funding criminals.

Generate one-time cards for every purchase, anything less ought to be considered negligence.



Citibank offers generated credit card numbers that can have a limit in money and time.




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