Paypal Not As Secure As You Think

wigglebeena

anybody using Google Checkout yet?

soolin

wigglebeena wrote: »

anybody using Google Checkout yet?

I've used it a lot but not on ebay as it is banned.

Soo

Paul_Varjak

wigglebeena wrote: »

anybody using Google Checkout yet?

I have used Google Checkout and it is not without its own problems. The final straw was when I discovered that session cookies remain even if you close the browser window or switch off your computer!

That means anyone logging into the same computer can access your Google Checkout account simply by going the the Google Checkout website. There is no need to enter e-mail address and password!

Initially, Google claimed the session cookies remained for 5 minutes, but their legal department now acknowledges they remain for 20 minutes. Google Checkout is the only financial HTTPS website I know of that maintains session cookies on browser closure, failed internet connection etc.

Given all the other problems I encountered, I have given up and closed my Google Checkout account.

soolin

Hmm, interesting. I had started to see warning posts about Google checkout on other forums and wondered if it was an isolated problem.

I have used mine a bit, but as you say I was concerned that browsing between shops I still remained logged in. Even more noticeable is that I was clearing cookies as I was buying via Quidco, so got logged out of Quidco yet was able to click 'pay' without having to input my google details again.

Now that the £10 off offer has finished I will probably slow down if not cease my use of Google checkout. Maybe when I next need to use it any security hiccoughs will be sorted.

Paul_Varjak

I have just received a phone call from someone representing the head of legal services (Nigel Jones) at Google. That person told me that it was 'expected behaviour' but he did note my comments.

He pointed out that logging into Google gives access to many Google products (not just Google Checkout) and it would be frustrating if users had to keep loggin-in!

Anyway, I have lodged a complaint with the Financial Services Authority who say they will investigate but that their findings are confidential and they will not advise me of the outcome!

I am registered on 30-40 financial websites and I have never experienced this problem before! Even non-financial websites (such as forums) have better protection than this - at least you can often say you don't want to keep session cookies - but Google Checkout does not provide this option!

my_two_cents

My name is my_two_cents, ideally my credit cards, debit cards and bank account details should be registered to my current address ...

Paypal is not secure in this THIRD-WORLD country as long as I can give my name as Davebrooker, pay with Ms Frivolous_fay Soolin's card detail(CC/debit card or direct debit), and have it delivered to Stuart P Bailiffchaser's address.

NOW THAT IS A FACT THAT ALL YOU PAYPAL PROMOTER CAN VERIFY BY YOURSELF.

frivolous_fay

my_two_cents wrote: »

Paypal is not secure in this THIRD-WORLD country as long as I can give my name as Davebrooker, pay with Ms Frivolous_fay Soolin's card detail(CC/debit card or direct debit), and have it delivered to Stuart P Bailiffchaser's address.

Go on then.

And if you'd care to read more of my posts, you'll see me giving out good advice to people in dispute with paypal.

I deal with paypal facts, I don't take sides.

soolin

my_two_cents wrote: »

My name is my_two_cents, ideally my credit cards, debit cards and bank account details should be registered to my current address ...

Paypal is not secure in this THIRD-WORLD country as long as I can give my name as Davebrooker, pay with Ms Frivolous_fay Soolin's card detail(CC/debit card or direct debit), and have it delivered to Stuart P Bailiffchaser's address.

NOW THAT IS A FACT THAT ALL YOU PAYPAL PROMOTER CAN VERIFY BY YOURSELF.

Sorry but you've completely lost me.

StaffsSW

my_two_cents wrote: »

My name is my_two_cents, ideally my credit cards, debit cards and bank account details should be registered to my current address ...

Paypal is not secure in this THIRD-WORLD country as long as I can give my name as Davebrooker, pay with Ms Frivolous_fay Soolin's card detail(CC/debit card or direct debit), and have it delivered to Stuart P Bailiffchaser's address.

NOW THAT IS A FACT THAT ALL YOU PAYPAL PROMOTER CAN VERIFY BY YOURSELF.

errr.... Anyone with a translation??:D

windswept

How many times,
as a buyer, if you have buyer protection, you are covered.
as a seller, if you are eligible for seller protection, you are covered.
The vast majority of horror stories are from people not understanding the importance of making sure that they are covered, then blaming everyone else for the fact that they didn't when something goes wrong.