In a message dated 3/23/00 12:11:07 PM Eastern Standard Time,
JordanVw@AOL.COM writes:

<< has anyone of you ever got ripped off from ordering something online w/ a
 credit card?  never tried it before, just wondering what the general
 consensus was on online credit card transactions...
  >>
Never had any real problems (ie. fraud stc.).  generally I try to stay away
from anything sketchy looking.  I also NEVER use my Visa Checkcard only my
Credit card.  The problem with using a checkcard is that if there were a
problem it could really screw you for hundreds of dollars.  This is also a
good thing not to use to make or pay for hotel reservations.  I know because
I work in a hotel and the card you give at checkin is authorized for often
more than the actual transaction.  With a check card as soon as the card is
authorized at all, the amount is deducted from your available balance for as
long as 2-3 days.

My .02

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