Peter The clue is in the URL. When you get a security prompt that you are going onto a secure page, press ok, and when the page has loaded press alt D to go to the address bar. Instead of HTTP it should read HTTPS at the beginning. This S means secure. Hope that helps. I am sure the padlock would not show up on any screenreader. Wendy _____ From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Peter Bentley Sent: 22 October 2007 17:26 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Secure buying OnLine Hello I have tended to use Amazon or well known sites for security issues when buying on the web. Is there any security symbol to look out for which can be identified by screenreaders. I seem to remember reference to a padlock but would this ordinarily be picked up. Any comments would be appreciated. Peter Bentley