WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Learning objectives
- A secure connection does not verify the merchant’s intentions.
The useful habit
Verify the merchant and the destination before entering payment information. Use known services and review unusual urgency, payment methods or changed bank details. HTTPS protects a connection, not the honesty of the seller.
Apply it
An invoice asks you to switch to a new bank account. Follow the independent verification procedure before transferring funds.
APPLIED EXAMPLE
Put it in context
An invoice asks you to switch to a new bank account. Follow the independent verification procedure before transferring funds.
Illustrative scenario for learning, not a claim about a verified customer incident.Common mistakes
- Acting on urgency before verifying the request
Your practical checklist
Checklist ticks are temporary and are not recorded as account progress.
MINI RECAP
A secure connection does not verify the merchant’s intentions.