Millions of online customers using the Reliance Communications Website are being taken for a ride by the company. The site proudly displays the 'Verisign Verified' seal on its bill payment gateway 'http://bill.reliancecommunication.co.in'.
However, on clicking the seal one will get the following message from the Verisign server:
Verisign is a seal of trust on the web - just like the ISI mark on electronic goods in India. Displaying an outdated Verisign seal on a website is similar to forging the ISI Mark on household goods. While I am not aware if Reliance Communications can be legally challenged in the courts (especially in India) - this is definitely tantamount to cheating its online customers.
However, on clicking the seal one will get the following message from the Verisign server:
Alert!
You have accessed an outdated Verisign seal verification page.
This page cannot confirm that this Web site is a current VeriSign customer.
You should investigate the Web sites security before transacting with it.
Verisign is a seal of trust on the web - just like the ISI mark on electronic goods in India. Displaying an outdated Verisign seal on a website is similar to forging the ISI Mark on household goods. While I am not aware if Reliance Communications can be legally challenged in the courts (especially in India) - this is definitely tantamount to cheating its online customers.
We are authorised resellers of Verisign in India. I am really shoked to know the casual approach of Reliance as wel as Verisign in India about the status of Verisign SSL on Reliance website.
ReplyDeleteIs anybody from Verisign reading this?
Sanjay Verma