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Technical Help & Discussion => General Tech Discussion, News & Q&A => Topic started by: Clive on April 13, 2007, 08:39

Title: Google unveils UK payments system
Post by: Clive on April 13, 2007, 08:39

Search giant Google has launched its payment service, Google Checkout, in the UK. 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6549643.stm

Title: Re: Google unveils UK payments system
Post by: GillE on April 13, 2007, 09:41

I hope it is successful.  The only online payments system I use right now is Paypal, because of eBay.  It's fraught with perils and I've noticed I get a lot of spam which seems to originate from either my use of Paypal or eBay (both are the same company, really).  I'd much rather use a more secure system like the one Google seems to be offering.  I shall be monitoring its progress and see how it settles down.

Gill

Title: Re: Google unveils UK payments system
Post by: chorleydave on April 14, 2007, 01:50

Looking at spam, as many will know on here, I am totally opposed to the evil of democracy.

Unfortunately, last year (when my son was at home and answered the door) I was caught out by the brainwashed from the Council, who are so desperate to get people to vote they bang on the doors of those who haven't registered to vote with the threat of a £1000 fine if you don't register.  I hardly ever had any mail for three years until then, except for bank statements, legitimate bills etc.  Now, since going on the register of the brainwashed, I get all sorts of sh1t coming through my letter box.

Spam isn't only online.