Keep seeing this stipulation in the classifieds. Can I ask why? Is it to avoid issues with 18+ sales?
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Nunnster is right. Do not mention ecig or anything related to ecig in the comments box.
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Edit: Not only will Paypal terminate your account by they will also terminate the account of the person you are sending money to.
Welcome to the forum.
Edit: Not only will Paypal terminate your account by they will also terminate the account of the person you are sending money to.
I really wish there was an alternative to Paypal...
PP wants my SSN for some reason now... something to do with some new IRS tax law for online transactions.
I think there was one site/payment system for people who wanted to sell guns online, forgot the name tho.
PP wants my SSN for some reason now... something to do with some new IRS tax law for online transactions.
I think there was one site/payment system for people who wanted to sell guns online, forgot the name tho.
Not for some reason, the reason is to see your credit, your bank accounts, your taxes and any other SS number related account !! Next, PP will send you a chip to embed under your skin and a handheld scanner to go with it. Stay away from ME paypal !!!
Alternative to paypal is : Don't use it !
Alternative to paypal is : Don't use it !
Some sellers us WePay but I don't know anything about them. I know Paypal and know that I have a chance of getting my money back if I get screwed. I don't know what WePay's policy is.
WTF!!!!! Hopefully you're not being scammed. I've yet to give ANY on-line site my SSAN... never will!
Had a few emails supposedly from PP asking for too much info. Never responded and I'm still using PP with a bitter taste for some of their policies.
If asked for your SSAN...
"Please provide us with your tax ID number. Your tax ID number lets us send you Form 1099-K, as required by the IRS under certain conditions. Find more information about the new tax rules and why we need your tax ID at www.paypal.com/irs. "
this is what they claim they need my SSN for..... I'll just hold out until they actually do something about it.
TO BE CLEAR: the message above is on my main PP page(it would be the worlds best Phishing page I've seen if it's not my actual PP main page).... they did send me an email, but, I have to log in to enter my SSN/proceed. I'm %100 it's "legit". (not that I agree with the IRS being involved in my PP transactions)
To be sure, I'm going to give those A holes a call tomorrow.
If I had leadership traits, I'd start a boycott PP type event... as it is right now, I can't even get myself to boycott them.
Props to those who have closed their accounts due to PP policies(politics, legal obligations, etc-- whatever the reason was)
this is what they claim they need my SSN for..... I'll just hold out until they actually do something about it.
TO BE CLEAR: the message above is on my main PP page(it would be the worlds best Phishing page I've seen if it's not my actual PP main page).... they did send me an email, but, I have to log in to enter my SSN/proceed. I'm %100 it's "legit". (not that I agree with the IRS being involved in my PP transactions)
To be sure, I'm going to give those A holes a call tomorrow.
If I had leadership traits, I'd start a boycott PP type event... as it is right now, I can't even get myself to boycott them.
Props to those who have closed their accounts due to PP policies(politics, legal obligations, etc-- whatever the reason was)
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Did the email you received have your name in it or did it say something like "Dear Paypal member"?
As far as I know PayPal NEVER asks for your ssn. That sounds like a true scam. Let me ask you this. Did you click on the link they provided you or did you go into pp yourself ie: bookmarked or typing pp url into address bar? If you clicked on link provided very well could be a scam. And yes hackers/identity thief's make the pages look real, that's how they get away with getting information from smart ppl, it looks legit... I would actually call them and ask.
yes, it has my name in it.
it was sent from service@paypal.com
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there is no direct link to PP... it tells me to log on. (vs. "click this link", that's how the phishing sites work)
I'm pretty sure it's really from PP. I've received and sent money since, my balance is good, and there is still money in my bank account linked to PP.
vikki- I've read all about the phishing scams(not saying I'll never be had tho).... I always type www.paypal.com or www.chase.com etc. in the address bar. And yeah, I'm going to call and talk to one of the Filipino/Indonesian ladies tomorrow.(no offense intended to anyone)
thanks for the concerns about SSN involved scam... I'm not going to give it to them(PP or scammer) until they threaten to close my account, in which case, I'll cash out and close.
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Dude/Dudess,
1) Don't do s**t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2) You're being scammed BIG time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3) What else do I need to convince ya that you're being ......ed with?!?!?!?!?
REPEAT:
#1 through #3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ETA: Oh, wait... are you in DC demonstrating against capitalism?
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Iffy-- scammed by PP? or a scammer?
lol, no not in DC... and not against capatilism.
I'll never be scammed again after going to Senegal to meet the son of King Mustaffa, to retrieve the sacred diamonds since the mighty King was apparently imprisoned and needed an American to claim the diamonds so they can be returned to him. That trip was a major buzzkill. (lol, joking obviously)
lol, no not in DC... and not against capatilism.
I'll never be scammed again after going to Senegal to meet the son of King Mustaffa, to retrieve the sacred diamonds since the mighty King was apparently imprisoned and needed an American to claim the diamonds so they can be returned to him. That trip was a major buzzkill. (lol, joking obviously)
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yup, skimmed thru it.... ^
I've sold some expensive items thru ebay/PP but in no way a merchant.... I guess I'll just discuss this with them tomorrow.
back on topic...
don't mention e cigs or related items in the notes, they are willing to lose business over it ( I messed this one up today )
I've sold some expensive items thru ebay/PP but in no way a merchant.... I guess I'll just discuss this with them tomorrow.
back on topic...
don't mention e cigs or related items in the notes, they are willing to lose business over it ( I messed this one up today
)Yep, I believe you're right. I work on the broadcast side. Big media companies don't allow ecig TV or radio ads. There are ways around it. Ads are on the air but it's scary ground for broadcast and other media. If you call a network and ask to run an ecig commercial the answer is no. If you buy distressed airtime from a large media buyer or use other less-conventinal media-buy methods the ad will probably air without issue... until there is
Holy and wholly s**t!!! This is beyond my red blooded American, USAF Ret (20 years, Nam vet '67-'68), non-smokin' and 'tired of da s**t' tolerance. If this is true, eff 'em all...
Guess my PP purchases will be the ol' fashion way, USPS MO. That's how I bought all my ammo...
Holy and wholly s**t!!! This is beyond my red blooded American, USAF Ret (20 years, Nam vet '67-'68), non-smokin' and 'tired of da s**t' tolerance. If this is true, eff 'em all...
Guess my PP purchases will be the ol' fashion way, USPS MO. That's how I bought all my ammo...
Sorry to ruin your day Iffy.
Sorry to ruin your day Iffy.
Hey, in the present political BS atmosphere, just another thin slice off the bologna freedom log... "How would ya like that mustard and bread sandwich?"
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