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Is online bill pay really safe?

Clark has talked a lot about how safe paying bills electronically really is, but people are often still skeptical. He went to a computer expert to ask just how safe it really is to add some certainty to his claim. One thing you can do is check for the “master lock” symbol at the bottom of the screen while you’re on the site. That lock means the server is scrambling of the data through encryption. It also means that you’re with the right site and the information on it is true. The address should read “https” instead of “http,” which means the server is secure. Some criminals have figured out a way to mimic the “https” address, but when you see that site lock you are A-OKAY.

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  • on line bill payment
    Clark: I have been thinking of trying this approach, but have been reluctant.
    This article has reassured me that this the right approach and that it is now safe to use for paying bills. JES

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