We order nearly everything today over the Internet. Food, books, music – nearly everything that can be bought is purchased over the Internet.
Many people who refuse to buy this way cite the fear of having their personal and financial information stolen. But there are many ways that this information can be stolen, including dumpster diving, phishing, and other means. So the reluctance that many people have to order online is no more or less relevant than their arguments to use credit or debit accounts in a store, over the phone, or anywhere else. Things have changed in this world, and the change isn’t going to stop. (more…)