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Is Bing.com Safe To Use?

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PostedOct 15, 2009 at 11:32 pm

Iʻm a little uncomfortable giving out my home address to these people. Can someone please reassure me that itʻs okay to use?

Thanks very much

PostedOct 15, 2009 at 11:50 pm

Yes…I've been using it for over a year. It is by Microsoft and is formerly known as Windows Live Search or MSN Search.

PostedOct 15, 2009 at 11:56 pm

Thanks, that certainly means something. Two things I really donʻt like:

1 – A clause in their user agreement said they can share your information with other businesses.

2 – I was reading (on McAfee SiteAdvisor) that corrupt businesses were being sponsored by them (Microsoft).

Put 1 & 2 two together, and Iʻm really nervous about sharing any of my personal information.

Roger Caffin BPL Member
PostedOct 16, 2009 at 2:07 am

They want more information about you? I wonder why.
Tell them nothing.

Cheers

Mike M BPL Member
PostedOct 16, 2009 at 6:55 am

I just got my first payment- it's ~ 8 weeks before you actually get the doe, but it appears to be legit

many of the stores only offer small cash back- 2-3%, but others (many of the ones backpackers might use) are in the 10-15%- add that any other promotions and gear becomes a little more affordable

PostedOct 16, 2009 at 10:20 am

just be careful about other promotions (specifically coupon codes). It can void the bing cashback if you read the fine print. In other words IN THEORY you cannot use a coupon code and collect the bing cashback. Reality is however that often times it can be done. I myself have rolled the dice and its worked out in my favor most of the time.

I've actually found the customer service response from bing pretty decent. If i've had an issue they usually get back to me within 24 hours.

sheila o BPL Member
PostedOct 16, 2009 at 10:51 am

I've responded to your PM. So this is for others.
The amount shows up "pending" after the purchase, but it takes about 2 months to see the money. That's incase someone makes an exchange or return which usually happens during that period. Two months ago I got a MB UL jacket that was on sale for 101, then got 24 bucks from bing = 77. Not bad. Now I'm looking at a MB UL SS long on sale which would save me >100 bucks with bing. Its a sickness!
Hope that helps….
by the way Jay…GO IOWA HAWKS!

PostedOct 16, 2009 at 12:43 pm

Hi Roger,

In order to register for Bing.com cashback, one has to supply them with a valid street and (I think) a valid credit card and/or bank account.

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