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Old 09-21-2010, 04:19 PM
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bearisgray
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
i don't use it anymore. i kept getting fake emails asking me to update my account by clicking a link in the email and putting in my password!!! never again.
If one gets a suspicious e-mail, forward it to: [email protected]

I fell for one once - it looked very "authentic" -

As far as I know, one can buy or donate from the moment one signs up.

Many sellers and buyers prefer to use PayPal - almost immediate transfer of funds is one of the main reasons - but it is not an absolute necessity in all cases.
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