paypal experiences
08-22-2011, 08:43 AM
#21
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ramona, California
Posts: 2,999
Thanks Katier825-that explains it well. I will ask my DS to help me set up one. I guess I just freek out with the idea that someone has access to my checking account - I don't even EVER set up on auto bill payment, because years ago I got deducted twice for a large bill and it caused several checks to bounce (yes, a time when checks were still widely used!). In Vanuatu, the utility companies always tried to get you to set up on auto debit, even the bank tried to force me to have my mortgage payment auto debited as a condition of the loan - I fought that one and got my way - but it does make me nervous!
08-22-2011, 08:43 AM
#22
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 24,444
phishing advisory:
some of them look VERY legit - so be aware -
if something looks odd - forward it to:
[email protected]
I did get fooled ONCE with a phishing expedition - it looked SOOO legitimate. Which is why I now have a different credit card number. :oops:
some of them look VERY legit - so be aware -
if something looks odd - forward it to:
[email protected]
I did get fooled ONCE with a phishing expedition - it looked SOOO legitimate. Which is why I now have a different credit card number. :oops:
08-22-2011, 08:46 AM
#23
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: SE Iowa
Posts: 1,583
PayPal is quick, easy, and secure. You may send or receive money. Alot of catalogs and other sites have PayPal as an option for paym't. The only problem for me is that it makes shopping from home so easy.....too easy!
08-22-2011, 09:06 AM
#25
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Michgan
Posts: 1,372
I have just started using paypal and so far really like it. Before starting paypal I talk to my bank rep. who suggested opening a "dump" account. This account is used strictly for internet shopping/paypal. this way I keep my spending/selling moneys separate from the bill money (really don't want to spend the bill money, LOL).
So far it works....
So far it works....
08-22-2011, 09:13 AM
#26
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vermont
Posts: 6,996
Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I'm not sure I would want someone in another country to know my PP account info. They could easily send you a phishing email and if you fall for it, there goes your money.
The majority of my fabric purchases via PayPal are made outside th e US. Never, ever had a problem.
And phishing emails don't have to come from Nigeria from my long lost mishpacha (!) in order to con unwitting recipients.
Our fellow US countrymen do very well with that all by themselves.
08-22-2011, 09:14 AM
#27
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vermont
Posts: 6,996
Originally Posted by kathy
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I'm not sure I would want someone in another country to know my PP account info. They could easily send you a phishing email and if you fall for it, there goes your money.
I know it is wrong of me to mistrust people from other countries more so than the US, but there are places in Eastern Europe where much of the economy is built on internet scams.
But since another QB member has vouched for this seller, there seems like there would be no problem.
I know it is wrong of me to mistrust people from other countries more so than the US, but there are places in Eastern Europe where much of the economy is built on internet scams.
But since another QB member has vouched for this seller, there seems like there would be no problem.
NOBODY has your info but you, paypal sends her the money, that's it, all she has is your email
Yes, but now they know what email address to send the phishing email to.
08-22-2011, 09:16 AM
#28
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 7,084
Originally Posted by ptquilts
Originally Posted by kathy
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I'm not sure I would want someone in another country to know my PP account info. They could easily send you a phishing email and if you fall for it, there goes your money.
I know it is wrong of me to mistrust people from other countries more so than the US, but there are places in Eastern Europe where much of the economy is built on internet scams.
But since another QB member has vouched for this seller, there seems like there would be no problem.
I know it is wrong of me to mistrust people from other countries more so than the US, but there are places in Eastern Europe where much of the economy is built on internet scams.
But since another QB member has vouched for this seller, there seems like there would be no problem.
NOBODY has your info but you, paypal sends her the money, that's it, all she has is your email
Yes, but now they know what email address to send the phishing email to.
08-22-2011, 09:19 AM
#29
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Arkansas Ozarks
Posts: 686
I have had my pay pal account for about 10 years now. I started it when I began selling on ebay. Still use it when ever needed. When I sell items from ebay I just let the money sit in my pay pal account. It's always been there when I went to use it :)
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