Francisco H Tapia
my.lists at verizon.net
Tue Mar 18 10:45:01 CST 2003
OUCH! I would NEVER ever NEVER ever NEVER ever NEVER ever NEVER ever NEVER ever (sounds like a monty python skit) consider placing MY SSN into a browser that did not at least display the security icon so at least I'd have that sense of security :O. I still will browse on line and then call the stores to place my orders ;o) -Francisco http://rcm.netfirms.com On Monday, March 17, 2003 8:21 PM [GMT-8], John W. Colby <jcolby at ColbyConsulting.com> wrote: : I thought you guys might be interested in what I have figured out. : First of all there is a company that provides FREE personal email : certificates. Most such companies charge a small fee for them. : : http://www.thawte.com/html/COMMUNITY/personal/index.html : : In order to get this you have to fill out a form with your address, : phone and one personal ID number - SSN, Drivers License Number or : Passport Number. Basically after following the process you are sent : an email to the email address you provide them that contains a "ping" : hotlink that you have to click on which then tells them you received : the email and you are then issued the certificate.