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Where is the "lock" symbol to show I can safely enter credit card info?

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Bertini
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In a previous version of Internet Explorer, whenever there was a site to purchase something, there was a "padlock" symbol in the tool bar to ensure that it was a safe site to enter credit card info. How do I know if the site is safe on Firefox? Is there a symbol any where?

In a previous version of Internet Explorer, whenever there was a site to purchase something, there was a "padlock" symbol in the tool bar to ensure that it was a safe site to enter credit card info. How do I know if the site is safe on Firefox? Is there a symbol any where?

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John99
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This feature in the simple form you describe disappeared a while ago, I would imagine it was getting too easy to spoof. You now need to note the colour of the

and if necessary click it for more information including the familiar padlock