Steam Security

[Ddave]

So I just realized that there's a steam sale currently, and I noticed a few games I want to buy.

The problem is I don't have any card or whatever for payment yet, and I plan to use my mother's credit card, and just pay her with cash.

Since it's not my card, I want to know if there are any risks regarding the credit card info., and the possibility of those risks happening.

Any input would be much appreciated.

[yannickverc]

If someone wants to login to your steam you'll receive an email with a code you have to put in. (Since it's a login from a new computer)

They can't get that code (unless they hack your email too) and cant actually login to your steam account.

[SteamOverlay]

risk of what

if you think that they wont let use it because its not yours than that's incorrect

[DannyRyu]

If someone wants to login to your steam you'll receive an email with a code you have to put in. (Since it's a login from a new computer)

They can't get that code (unless they hack your email too) and cant actually login to your steam account.

if steam guard is enabled.

its all about how you secure you're account like my account I have a randomly generated password that even I don't know and its veeeery long Its written down on a paper some where

[Ddave]

risk of what

if you think that they wont let use it because its not yours than that's incorrect

 

If someone wants to login to your steam you'll receive an email with a code you have to put in. (Since it's a login from a new computer)

They can't get that code (unless they hack your email too) and cant actually login to your steam account.

 

Ooops. I forgot to clarify in the post. Risk regarding the credit card information specifically.

[Nexxus]

if you are that paranoid go get a prepaid visa

[yannickverc]

Ooops. I forgot to clarify in the post. Risk regarding the credit card information specifically.

Well, if they cant get onto your steam account, they cant get the credit card info. 

 

And I think you can delete the credit from your account afterwards. (I'm not sure so don't quote me on it)

[Dabombinable]

if you are that paranoid go get a prepaid visa

I'm one of those people that feels its a better idea to have a prepaid visa card for online use.

[Ddave]

if you are that paranoid go get a prepaid visa

 

 

Lemme go check this out.

[LogicalDrm]

Ooops. I forgot to clarify in the post. Risk regarding the credit card information specifically.

Slim to none. General crackers can't get access to that info. Payments are extra secure with any site. Steam doesn't save any credit card infos by default. You can link those to account by clicking Remember this card box when paying. I've got my paypal linked like that. Actually no site shows your full credit card number on receipt. They show 4 pr 6 last numbers. Risks are as big as any other internet shopping site. If their database gets cracked, then its problem. But just loosing your account to scammer.

[Ddave]

Slim to none. General crackers can't get access to that info. Payments are extra secure with any site. Steam doesn't save any credit card infos by default. You can link those to account by clicking Remember this card box when paying. I've got my paypal linked like that. Actually no site shows your full credit card number on receipt. They show 4 pr 6 last numbers. Risks are as big as any other internet shopping site. If their database gets cracked, then its problem. But just loosing your account to scammer.

 

Was able to convince my mom with this. Hopefully nothing goes wrong. Thanks guys !