Paypal

**Scribes** · April 22nd, 2008, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by 101378

It's true, they do seem to be getting more complicated. A friend of mine was just complaining to me that he wants to sell a few things on ebay (not be a business) but the paypal rules are making it difficult to figure out how much it will cost him.

I imagine Paypal must be suffering this economy just a bit as well. Fewer people buying means fewer people using Paypal, and a lot of people keeping balances. That means a lot of interest being given out, right? I guess Paypal should initiate some sort of trading programs to put these funds to better use. But they're not really a true bank, I don't think.

**scribbler** · April 23rd, 2008, 03:11 PM

While we're on the subject of PayPal scam emails, another tip is if it's a general greeting like Dear Customer, it's probably a scam. Report emails to their security dept for them to look into. It takes two seconds and could save someone a lot of heartache. All they ask you do if you get anything suspicious is forward the email to spoof@paypal.com and delete the email.

And by the way, don't follow any links on the suspicious email to report it! Some od them are cheeky enough to include a fake one in their email. Instead type paypal.com in your web browser and look for the Security Center at the top right if you forget the email address to send it to.

**Postman** · April 24th, 2008, 04:58 AM

I have been using them for months now. They are the ones that I’m using because they are the most widely accepted payment processor and the only one that is used by my employers.

**alpha** · April 25th, 2008, 10:05 AM

I think it's true that they're the most used company. Google is starting to get into this market with Google Checkout, but PayPal has a huge head start. Unless they really do something wrong, I think they'll come out on top.

**Postman** · April 26th, 2008, 05:46 AM

PayPal is the choice for lots of websites because they have been the first one. I am using those most of the jobs that I’m getting pays by PayPal. I think that Google Check would never defeat PayPal even if it is owned by Google.

**Scribes** · April 27th, 2008, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by 100771

PayPal is the choice for lots of websites because they have been the first one. I am using those most of the jobs that I’m getting pays by PayPal. I think that Google Check would never defeat PayPal even if it is owned by Google.

Never happen. Paypal is sleeping in EBay's bed and they're not getting out of it any time soon. :-) Google better start looking out for Microsoft. If Yahoo is indeed about to get bought out by MS, it's going to totally change the online advertising industry -- and Google is going to suffer BIG-time. People will suddenly look at the stock and think, "Is it really worth $600/share?" Soon, it won't be.

**tstreet436** · April 28th, 2008, 06:35 PM

I think Paypal is great, but I wouldn’t use it as my personal bank account. I like my money to be a little more secure than that. Your money is also insured up to a certain amount when dealing with a bank. However Paypal works great to make and take online payments. I do a lot of online transactions and Paypal has worked beautifully. All a person has to do is click your link or input your email and send your payment. If works perfectly and is hassle free.

**Scribes** · April 29th, 2008, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by 101530

I think Paypal is great, but I wouldn’t use it as my personal bank account. I like my money to be a little more secure than that. Your money is also insured up to a certain amount when dealing with a bank. However Paypal works great to make and take online payments. I do a lot of online transactions and Paypal has worked beautifully. All a person has to do is click your link or input your email and send your payment. If works perfectly and is hassle free.

If there is a failing with Paypal, it is the level of services it'll provide. I have a client now furious with Paypal because his government contracting service won't be covered under Paypal, because it's a Level two system, whatever that means. Does that mean it doesn't qualify as an online store? No real answer from Paypal on that.

**princee18** · May 1st, 2008, 06:02 AM

i too use paypal but i dont think that it is much secure.In my country i need to pay some fees if i want the fund transferred to my account.

**princee18** · May 6th, 2008, 05:37 AM

hello all
when i try to add a bank account i am permitted to only submit the name of the account holder.They dont allow to change the surname.I could not find any option to edit my name.
can you tell me that how can i do so?