amom23
Drama Llama
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Post by amom23 on Dec 30, 2024 22:06:08 GMT
I rarely if ever use mine. Is there a reason to keep it? I'd like to clean up my internet footprint if that makes any sense.
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CeeScraps
Pearl Clutcher
~~occupied entertaining my brain~~
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Post by CeeScraps on Dec 30, 2024 22:08:40 GMT
I use it all the time. If there is an issue they are very helpful resolving it.
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Post by disneypal on Dec 30, 2024 22:10:22 GMT
I still use it from time to time when ordering online.
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Post by KiwiJo on Dec 30, 2024 22:10:52 GMT
I use PayPal quite a lot - I prefer to limit the number of organisations/businesses that have my credit card details and so I channel most online purchases through PayPal. It is subject to banking and other monetary laws internationally, and has a disputes process if required (though I’ve never had to use it).
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Lurkingpea
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 2,561
Apr 24, 2022 18:37:20 GMT
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Post by Lurkingpea on Dec 30, 2024 22:19:53 GMT
I have used it a lot in the past, but over the last 6 months I have had a few problems so right now I have removed all my cards from it. Someone keeps setting up automatic payments to a HSN type site using my PayPal. I have had to get 3 new credit cards because of it. I only use my credit card for travel reservations and PayPal, so I think it is a PayPal problem. I don't know.
So far I have not missed it, but it has only been a month.
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katybee
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,610
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Post by katybee on Dec 30, 2024 22:33:34 GMT
I have a PayPal credit card, so all of my online purchases are made with it.
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Post by katlady on Dec 30, 2024 22:34:23 GMT
I use it whenever I can. If an eShop takes it, I use it. Mine is connected to my credit card, so it is nice not to have to enter my credit card number all over the place.
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 30, 2024 22:37:27 GMT
I used to have it, but got rid of it because I was tired of getting scam PayPal emails.
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nicolep
Drama Llama
Posts: 7,323
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Post by nicolep on Dec 30, 2024 23:11:01 GMT
I use it all the time.
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Post by gillyp on Dec 30, 2024 23:14:33 GMT
If it's available, it's my preferred choice of payment online. I've had maybe two problems with sellers over the years and they have sorted it immediately.
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Post by taylortroop on Dec 30, 2024 23:32:01 GMT
My bank account was hacked last month through PayPal. Someone used an old email address and changed the password and opened a business PayPal acct. The account was connected to my bank account and was a very old account which I never used. After many hours on the phone with my bank and PayPal, I got my $700 back. I had to close my bank accounts, open new ones and contact all the pre authorized payments and withdrawals from that account. It took weeks and many headaches. I highly recommend closing any PayPal accounts that you no longer use. Hackers have way too much time on their hands!
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seaexplore
Prolific Pea
Posts: 9,366
Apr 25, 2015 23:57:30 GMT
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Post by seaexplore on Dec 30, 2024 23:40:29 GMT
I use PayPal quite a bit when purchasing online. I use it on Temu especially.
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kimi
Full Member
Posts: 265
Aug 11, 2020 21:47:04 GMT
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Post by kimi on Dec 30, 2024 23:51:53 GMT
I rarely use PayPal to purchase. I keep it because its easier to receive $$ rebates in my PayPal account, e.g. Rakuten cash back.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Dec 30, 2024 23:54:33 GMT
I use it occasionally. I have my Rakuten rebates go there after they had a banking mess. I ended up with a check that my bank wouldn’t cash. I also have ran into a few online merchants I’m more comfortable using PayPal.
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Post by grammadee on Dec 30, 2024 23:56:07 GMT
I use PayPal quite a lot - I prefer to limit the number of organizations/businesses that have my credit card details and so I channel most online purchases through PayPal. It is subject to banking and other monetary laws internationally, and has a disputes process if required (though I’ve never had to use it). This is why I use it as well. I don't know if this is true, but I trust them to vett sellers.
It is also quick and easy to use b/c my shipping details are stored on their site.
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Post by Texas Scrap on Dec 30, 2024 23:59:30 GMT
As of now, I am trying to use Paypal where I can so I can avoid putting credit card out on the internet. I don't think there is a perfectly safe option right now if you want to buy things online, but I know I want to work on reducing my online present and data from sites where I can. I wish I had realized the importance of deleting accounts as I bought things over time on line  |
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 31, 2024 0:01:52 GMT
I use PayPal all of the time I prefer to use it instead of putting my credit card number on websites.
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Post by chaosisapony on Dec 31, 2024 0:37:51 GMT
I use it all the time. It's my favorite online payment platform. It is really the only payment method I'll consider when buying from an individual online since they offer protections for the buyer.
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TXMary
Pearl Clutcher
And so many nights I just dream of the ocean. God, I wish I was sailin' again.
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Post by TXMary on Dec 31, 2024 0:47:06 GMT
I use it anytime it’s available. Credit card only. I would never put my bank accounts on it. I've never had any problems with it.
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katybee
Drama Llama
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Post by katybee on Dec 31, 2024 1:48:00 GMT
I will say that it’s important to have as much security in place as possible with PayPal, or ANY account you have online. Choose long and difficult, UNIQUE passwords and always choose 2 factor authentication when possible. Use a trusted password manager to keep track. Set up notifications from your bank, credit cards and credit monitoring service. Check your accounts often and by all means close accounts you no longer use.
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Post by cakediva on Dec 31, 2024 1:53:56 GMT
I use it as often as I can to pay online since it comes right out of my bank account and not a credit card.
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Post by lucyg on Dec 31, 2024 1:59:40 GMT
I still use PayPal frequently, for sending/receiving funds with friends and family, and occasionally for paying for purchases. I’ve been using PayPal for damn near 25 years now, and have never had a problem with it that I can recall.
I also have Venmo for sending to those people who don’t use PayPal, but PayPal is always my first choice.
And a checkbook for dealing with my mother. 😆
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Post by Scrapper100 on Dec 31, 2024 2:05:16 GMT
I use it for a recurring payment for a monthly subscription. It’s the only option. I don’t use it for anything else. It’s not linked to a bank account only a credit card.
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Post by anniefb on Dec 31, 2024 2:26:13 GMT
I use it quite bit when purchasing online. Saves saving credit card details everywhere.
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 31, 2024 2:54:04 GMT
Me. I use it for most online orders, as well as for accepting payment for my business. I will continue to use it until is is no longer in use.
I also use Venmo for my business.
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sueg
Prolific Pea
Posts: 9,140
Location: Munich
Apr 12, 2016 12:51:01 GMT
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Post by sueg on Dec 31, 2024 7:29:37 GMT
I used to have it, but got rid of it because I was tired of getting scam PayPal emails. The scam emails don’t come from PayPal, and are also sent to people without a PayPal account. Like it here before have said, I use PayPal when I can. It’s quick, it means fewer companies have my credit card details and also as I means I don’t have to faff around with the extra authorisation measures that my bank now uses for online transactions. |
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hannahruth
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 2,849
Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Post by hannahruth on Dec 31, 2024 9:00:04 GMT
I still use my PayPal account especially for ordering on line.
I have never had any issues with it and as long as i continues that way I will continue to use it.
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 31, 2024 9:18:21 GMT
I used to have it, but got rid of it because I was tired of getting scam PayPal emails. The scam emails don’t come from PayPal, and are also sent to people without a PayPal account. Like it here before have said, I use PayPal when I can. It’s quick, it means fewer companies have my credit card details and also as I means I don’t have to faff around with the extra authorisation measures that my bank now uses for online transactions. Oh, I realize that. For some reason, I got a lot of them, and got tired of it. This was years ago, and I wasn’t using it for anything but eBay, so I just got rid of my account. |
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 31, 2024 12:42:10 GMT
I use PayPal all of the time I prefer to use it instead of putting my credit card number on websites. Same. |
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karenlou
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by karenlou on Dec 31, 2024 13:48:07 GMT
I use PayPal all of the time I prefer to use it instead of putting my credit card number on websites. THIS!!!!! ABSOLUTELY!!! |
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