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Secure online payment services with your NETELLER account
Posted by Today’s post was written by Graham. He worked in our Financial Crime Department as a Risk Analyst.
Everyone likes to know know that their account is protected. And NETELLER wants to help you keep it that way. Check out the top 6 list we put together on how to keep your account (and computer) secure.
6 tips to keep your NETELLER account safe:
- Check for viruses and malware. Run a scan on your computer with a trusted anti-virus software program on a regular basis. If a scan detects any suspicious programs or applications, remove them immediately.
- It’s your account, keep it that way. No matter how much you trust your friends, don’t trust them with your money by sharing your NETELLER account. Plus, if you sign up a friend we’ll give you a bonus.
- Update your operating system and browser regularly. Whether you use Windows or a Mac, we recommend enabling your automatic update settings, and updating when you get a notification.
- Change your password frequently. Make sure you choose a password that contains a combination of numbers, characters, and case-sensitive letters to strengthen the security of your account. The more often you change it, the more secure you will be.
- Protect your password and Secure ID. Never enter your password or Secure ID after following a link in an email from an untrusted site. Always go directly to www.neteller.com. NETELLER will never email you to ask for your password or other sensitive information.
- Use your own computer. It is much safer if you use your NETELLER account on your own computer. If you do use another computer, be sure to delete your “Temporary Internet Files” or “Cache” and clear all of your “History” after you log out.
Do you have some tips too? Feel free to share them here.
Go for a virtual prepaid card when shopping online
Posted by Today’s post was written by Nicole. She is the Marketing Manager for Consumer Products on our Brand and Group Marketing team.
Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying that credit cards have made our lives a whole lot easier when buying items online. But I’ve found that convenience can sometimes come at a price.
For instance, each month I’m in a panic to make sure that I pay my credit card bill on time so that I don’t incur the high interest charges. And I hate the idea of dealing with the headache of a fraudster getting a hold of my credit card number.
Better than a credit card for online payments
I’ve now found a better way to buy my favourite items online – I use my Net+ virtual prepaid card. Here’s why I think the virtual card is better:
1. Contains next-generation security features
Because the card generates one-time use card numbers, it means I get a new number each time I want to make a purchase online so I never have to worry that someone will get a hold of my card number.
2. Helps me to control my spending
Let’s face it – in today’s economy no one wants to rack up debt. I use my virtual prepaid card to make sure I don’t spend more money than I have. Plus I never have to worry about paying monthly interest charges.
3. Gives me direct access to the money in my NETELLER account
Since the card is linked directly to my account, I just put money in my account and voila, it’s instantly available on my card – no additional work needed.
4. Lets me set aside some “fun money”
Not sure about you, but I like to keep the money I have for monthly bills and entertainment separate. So I use my virtual card online to pay for games, music, books or whatever else makes me smile that day.
5. Makes online shopping simpler
I tap away on a keyboard all day, so when it comes to avoiding additional keystrokes I do. This is why I love that the virtual card auto-fills the payment web forms for me and since I downloaded NETELLER Desktop it also detects cashier pages for me as well. To see how it works, check out the prepaid virtual card demo.
So now you’ve read about why I think a virtual prepaid card is so great, why don’t you check it out for yourself? Just sign in to your account, go to the Net+ cards tab, get the virtual prepaid card and see if you agree.
What have you purchased online with your Net+ virtual prepaid card?
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