"And security, is it ON?
The digital world has been gaining more adherents of the practicality that clicks offer each day and, in the universe of gaming, it would be no different. A recent survey by a credit card operator showed that in the last year the number of online gamblers grew 140%. Some factors contribute to this up, the technology that makes games increasingly attractive, in addition to the speed and diversity of betting circuits are important issues, however, the pandemic also contributed to people staying more at home and looking for ways to entertainment safe without leaving their homes.
And as every "boom" not everything works without complications, right? Scammers are increasingly tuned in and the care of those who use any online services needs to be redoubled. People all over the world use the networks to connect, play and bet, with this, thousands of financial and data transactions are made per second, which makes online entertainment very popular. The security of this niche has always been a concern for serious companies in the field, who don't skimp on finding reliable partners and excellent IT professionals so that systems don't get hacked and users don't fall for scams.
Despite the efforts of websites and payment processing companies to ensure security, users must also pay attention to some details, such as: always register on well-known sites with a good reputation; check if the site has a certificate Digital security or a lock icon to ensure their data is encrypted from start to finish; never send credit card information via email or whatsapp; disable the device's automatic storage settings so data is not saved; have protection against malware and be very careful with the personal relationships that are created on networks, as not everyone is well intentioned and scammers take the opportunity to create a personal connection with players.
In addition, using a prepaid card to play or bet is a good option, as it is possible to carry the amount that will be invested and even some sites allow the inverse way to receive the winnings. Due to this demand, Pay4Fun, a 100% Brazilian fintech that specializes in financial transactions and eWallet, launched the Pay4Fun Card, under the Mastercard brand, to provide even more convenience and security for customers.
We saw the need to give our platform users something more so that they could have a safe and functional product. With the Pay4Fun Card it is possible to transfer money to use on gaming, betting, shopping sites and can even be used in streaming services, mobility and in physical spaces.
Pay4Fun makes every effort to open up its range of partners. Today, there are more than 180 integrated into the platform, which guarantees a range of possibilities for fintech's customers. "We are always looking for new sites and services that can contribute to the daily lives of our customers and that they can enjoy this versatility, but with the guarantee of having passed the Pay4Fun seal, therefore, we have high criteria for this accreditation: safety comes first,” says our CMO, Fabricio Murakami.
Another product that makes people talk related with security and efficiency is Pay4Fun Go, which aims to shorten the path between customers and websites. This payment gateway uses state-of-the-art technology to provide a simplified, secure and efficient way to carry out financial transactions, being able to choose between payment methods such as PIX, bank transfer and bank slip. In just a few seconds, transactions are completed safely and without having to fill in registration pages with user data, the Pay4Fun client can have fun and buy on different sites without having to provide bank details to each one of them.
It is worth mentioning another simple and old tip, but that never goes out of style: do not click on sent links, as hackers falsify in a way very similar to the original communication of companies. Therefore, if an email arrives reporting something wrong with a particular account, the ideal is to type the email address into the browser and check it directly in the registration, without clicking on shortcuts.
Children and teenagers
It is important to note that the age at which children are starting the gamer life is getting smaller, so parents and guardians need to pay attention to all the tips already mentioned and also to the content of the chats, as there are many disguised scammers on the network to gain the trust of the little ones and, consequently, personal information to generate threats later. Installing parental controls and always warning them of risks is critical to ensuring hassle-free fun. In addition, the ideal is to register a prepaid card, this way, spending on premium items and paid games can be controlled.
More information of Pay4Fun at: https://p4f.com/"
Leonardo Baptista
Pay4Fun CEO
