Credit Card Processing over the Internet

We understand most concerns with respect to credit card processing over the Internet and have implemented state-of-the-art handling of such transactions.

Specifically, the FigWare site uses secure server, strong encryption technology, and Secure Socket Layers (SSL) to protect your credit card information. We are confident your credit card will not be compromised during the transaction.

The vast majority of credit card theft on the Internet occurs not during the transaction but while "stored" at some location. The FigWare site does not store your credit card number at any stage of the processing. Only your bank has the credit card number (and they have had it all this time, anyway!).

But, there are some things you can do to protect yourself and your money.

Do not store your credit card number anywhere on your computer. Specifically, turn OFF the auto-complete feature of Internet Explorer. IE's auto-complete "feature" saves often used information in order to ease the entry of such data into a web page. But, it does this by saving it on your hard drive. In other words you may have your credit card number stored on your computer, too!

Also, make sure you web browser has the latest security updates and strongest encryption available. Most vendors have websites to update their browsers.

Use a good anti-virus program to check for malicious content. Most modern anti-virus programs come with features that detect and disable viruses, trojan horse programs, and criminal ActiveX components. However, anti-virus programs are only as good as the last update so check frequently for new virus definitions.