Security on this Site
You are using a very secure ordering system and, unlike some high-profile
sites, we DO NOT store any of your details on the web site.
We know of no documented cases of credit card fraud using our shopping
system over the Internet. All credit card numbers are encrypted in
the software, when the order is placed, using ***128 bit encryption***
direct on the bank's computer - no human gets to see your card numbers.
Take That Ltd. only receive an authorisation number (or 'declined'
note) from the bank (using the Protx system).
Some Netscape Navigator users may receive
warnings that this site is not secure when using our ordering system.
Others may notice the "Padlock Icon"
missing from their browser window and also conclude that the site
is therefore not secure. The reason for this is that the site only
goes to a secure page at the point you are due to enter your card
numbers. Check again for the icon when you are asked for the card
number.
Internet Fraud in General
Unfortunately, certain self-interested sections of the Internet industry
have induced a form of ignorance-based paranoia in the minds of the
media. The media moguls then go out and write reams of scare stories
to fill their newspapers and magazines (What better way to sell your
security software?).
While we are not denying that some fraud has and can take place, it
is extremely rare and is far outweighed by the fraud which takes place
in 'real' life. Apart from the encryption routine detailed above,
we have had to satisfy all the credit card companies that our security
routines are robust, otherwise they wouldn't deal with us. Even then,
they insist that we use a dedicated line for Internet orders, which
is completely separate from our normal mail order transactions. All
of that is after our own bank has gone through our processes with
a fine toothcomb - simply because the words "credit card" and "Internet"
scare the wits out of all of those in banking.
Compare that if you will, with the fraud that takes place when you
buy something in a shop. Who is looking over your shoulder when you
sign your credit card slip? Have you ever thought about what happens
to the carbon sheet between your copy and the shops? It goes straight
in the bin to be picked up by anybody who wants to, either in the
shop or in the outside bin at night. And what about the shop assistant
you are dealing with? You know, the one who is only there part time
on a Saturday. When you last placed a phone order, did you ask who
was listening when you read out your number?
Did you know that by far the majority of card fraud is perpetrated
by those who were supposed to see your card details in the first place?
That is why, here at TTL, no-one will ever see your details.
Alternatives for Ordering
Whatever you think, we still very much value your custom. So, if you
still think it is a bad risk to use our on-line ordering facilities,
please consider sending a cheque/postal order to: TTL, PO Box 200,
Harrogate HG1 2YR, or faxing your order through on 01423-526035.
Thank you for reading this and visiting our site.
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