requiring credit card info

[samik43]

Ebay stopped me from Bidding on a large value purchase because they want my Credit Card Info which they have never asked for in the past . Since they don't actually do the Financial Transaction , Paypal does that part I am not sure why i need to give them that in order to Identify myself how will that assist them. All it does is make my card vulnerable to their Phishers to steal 

[kalvin@ebay.com]

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@samik43 wrote:

Ebay stopped me from Bidding on a large value purchase because they want my Credit Card Info which they have never asked for in the past . Since they don't actually do the Financial Transaction , Paypal does that part I am not sure why i need to give them that in order to Identify myself how will that assist them. All it does is make my card vulnerable to their Phishers to steal 

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Hi samik43,

As long as you're entering it into a legitimate eBay page, the info is safe. If you need help, please contact Customer Support for clarification on this requirement, but please don't share your Credit Card info with anyone.

Thanks, 

[femmefan1946]

So Kalvin, are you looking forward to that big promotion to eBay Phisher in the New Year? Does it come with a dental plan?

[samik43]

Kalvin i think your missing the point , never had to give my card number to ebay before now you have a hundred million cards you need to secure from hackers like they cant hack into ebay . Since my cards are registered with paypal which i might add you own you havent explained why you need them from buyers since you dont do the transaction

[kalvin@ebay.com]

Sorry if I've misunderstood this, but I do know that when eBay (legitimately) asks for Credit Card info, it's to further verify that member's identity. I'm not all too surprised with this, especially when you mention this was during an attempt to purchase a high value item. You'd want to confirm this with Customer Support just to make sure.

[samik43]

Your answer does not answer my question, thanks for telling me your site is secure . Thats not the point if you are not doing the financial part of the transaction (Paypal does that part) why do you need it . The fact is there is really no reason for you to have it from a buyer . Its different from a seller where you collect fees but i dont give you anything you get your fees from the seller . I pay through Paypal they get their fees there .
You are the middler . Paypal has all my financial info as they should why would i give my card# to someone online who doesnt do anything with them its another place for a security breach which i know happens regularly

[Anonymous]

Kalvin, the site is not secure if I don't see "https" with a "s".  If there is no "s" in http, the site is NOT secure.

For everyone, be aware, the site must have a "s" in https when you are dealing with $$$ or banking.  If there is no "s", don't do it!   Period!!  Always, always watch for "s" in https all the time when dealing wtih $$$ or banking online.