First, NEVER/EVER give out your information on anything other than an HTTPS: connection. With 128k encrpytion, your information is very secure online. One is your mail box and second comes from you handing your credit card to the person behind a counter. Just remember, 99% of all id theft crime comes from two places. You do realize that your information on or is 1,000x safer than sending in a check/money order via the post office right? And 1,000,000x safer than using the card at a local store right? Ever giving at tip on a credit card slip at a food establishment? Eight people will have seen your credit card information, expiration date and all by the time it is finally gets filed at your bank.