(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 26, 2002 ) 'Tis the season to be shopping online. But nearly two-thirds of Internet shoppers are so wary that computer hackers will steal their credit card number and other personal information that they end up backing off and not buying.

There are some answers. Brand names such as Godiva, Lenox and others are using innovative technology to protect your privacy - and your wallet.

What merchants are doing:

Using encryption and secure payment gateways that scramble personal payment information before processing a transaction
Having independent third parties like VeriSign prove their web sites are legitimate and displaying a "seal of authentication"
Prominently displaying a strong privacy and return policy
By taking these steps, merchants are ensuring consumers have a relaxed, fraud free, and secure shopping experience this season.

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Janine Dunne, 703-948-4496

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