But they should have done a better job of securing their web site and customer information. Perhaps they have learned their lesson and as the web site slowly returns to the web, it should be better secured. To protect yourself, use just one credit card for your Internet purchases, preferably one you will not use for anything else. If your credit card information is obtained without your consent, your inconvenience will be limited just to Internet purchases and you will not need to worry about your bank account being emptied. You will also be spared the potential embarrassment of having to explain why your card was declined the next time you use it at a local store.
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