Edreamz employees are world-renown for their sharp wits, socio-political awareness, and ability to think on their feet. Each week we select a member of our staff and put him or her on the spot - challenging them to assert their opinions on topical, relevant, thought-provoking subjects. These blog entries chronicle these watershed moments in human cultural achievement.
This week's answerer: Josh Klein, Interactive (UI) Developer
She's a little bit indie, he's a little bit country, and Nate's a lot rock n' roll... but every week our diverse tastes come together to form the E-dreamz playlist. Check out how our moods fit together.
Listen to this week's playlist: Playlist #1
While E-dreamz' primary focus is on production, we also set aside a little time for consumption. On Friday afternoons we posse up and take a break from the work schedule to hold palaver at a local foodery. The 'Edreamz Eatz' entries chronicle these late-week moments of respite, and detail what we think is good (and not so good) about Charlotte's business-lunch restaurant scene.
Edreamz employees are world-renown for their sharp wits, socio-political awareness, and ability to think on their feet. Each week we select a member of our staff and put him or her on the spot - challenging them to assert their opinions on topical, relevant, thought-provoking subjects. These blog entries chronicle these watershed moments in human cultural achievement.
This week's answerer: Jane Huntley, Graphic Designer
Shopping online can be a scary thought for your average consumer. It’s an unknown that almost only gets negative PR when credit cards are stolen or hacked. While this does happen sometimes it’s a little more than just an inconvenience. Credit card companies and merchant websites have secured and streamlined the process to protect the consumer.
I recently was able to sit down with Fox Charlotte reporter, Audrina Bigos, to go over some ways a consumer can also prevent credit card theft online. Watch the video here.
Here are a few other methods you can use to help secure your online purchase:
1. Use a virtual credit card - Major banks often offer an application in your online banking that allow you to create a throw away/short term virtual credit card number. You can even limit this virtual credit cards limit to exactly the amount you are looking to spend with the retailer.
2. Type the merchants name into Google. If users have had bad experience in the past you will likely find large volumes of complains related to the company.
Overall shopping online is just as secure and safe as giving your waiter or large box retail cashier your credit card. They use nearly identical systems and suffer from the flaws. In the worst case scenario you will have to call your bank, report the fraud charges, and wait a few days for a new card.
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