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	Name:	MrHodja -
	Subject:	Mr Hodja
	Date:	10/18/2009 9:52:01 PM

It really depends on your financial institution and the security mechanisms it has in place. For instance, at least three of the ones I deal with on line present the user with a security image when logging on...in one case a pair of boots, another a microphone -- something that a phony site would not know to present to you. If the security image is not presented to you by the web site it raises a huge red flag and you should report it to the real bank or other financial institution instead.

The main thing is just be very careful. Make sure the lock appears at the bottom right of your web browser page indicating a Secure Socket Layer encrypted session. If something just doesn't seem right back out of the web browser session and go into it again. If you see something that just doesn't seem kosher contact your financial institution with details. It is definitely in their interest to maintain user confidence in the security of their web-based services.

So in answer to your question if you are dealing with a reputable bank you should be OK - even to pay bills. I would still caution you, though, to not deal online from an account that contains a significant number of shekels....set up a working account instead that has only enough greenbacks to pay bills and leave the rest of your largess in an account that never sees the first hint of exposure to the internet.