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Can I use fake address in PayPal?
Yes, you use your real name and address. If you’re using PayPal as a business you could use your business name and address. Unverified accounts have receiving and sending limits. Once you reach them, you won’t be able to use the account until you Verify it.
Why would PayPal suspend my account?
According to PayPal’s user policy, if an account, new or old, receives an unusually large sum of money, PayPal will have to suspend such an account. More so, if you violate Paypal’s user policy by using your account to receive lottery money, sell drugs or transact illegal activities, PayPal may suspend your account.
Can PayPal steal money from your bank account?
Once into your account, someone can draw money from any linked account as well as make other unauthorized PayPal accounts in order to make purchases. The way someone gets access to your account is by somehow discovering your password — by guessing it, stealing it or getting it via online “phishing.”
Is PayPal available in South Africa?
So here’s a fun bit of information – using PayPal in South Africa is a little more complicated than you might think. In order to conform to South African exchange control regulations, you’re not actually permitted to use PayPal funds sent to you to pay other PayPal users or make purchases.
What happens if you use fake name PayPal?
A person isn’t alllowed to use a fake name; that’s against PayPal policy, but people still do it. Since PayPal has your SSN and other information it is unulikely you would be able to open a new account as those numbers are on record and couldn’t be used again.
Does PayPal show your address?
In their (the sender) Account Transaction History, they will see your real name and email address if you have a Personal or Premier Account, if you have a Business Account, they will see your business name and email address.
How do I contact PayPal if my account is locked?
The only way to find out why the account is locked and how to unlock it is to call PayPal. You can reach them at 1-888-221-1161.
How do I know my PayPal account is blocked?
Since you didn’t provide all the required documents and you didn’t phone PayPal support your account is blocked. When blocking is permanent you would get an email stating that your funds would be availabe in 180 days. If you haven’t received that email you might have a chance if you make a phone call to PayPal.
How do I verify my PayPal account in South Africa?
01: Create and verify your PayPal account
- Go to www.paypal.com/za.
- Select ‘Sign Up’
- Select PayPal Account.
- Complete the required information and create your account.
- Confirm your email address.
- You will need to verify your PayPal account by selecting ‘Get Verified and linking a debit or credit card to your PayPal account’.
What would happen if I used a fake name/address on PayPal?
It’s your paypal account you can use fake name, address etc. But it’s your money too, when paypal will limit your account and holds your money, who will help you? Only your original identities. You will loose your money for 180 days. Originally Answered: What would happen if I used a fake name/address on paypal?
What does it mean when someone calls your PayPal number?
If you call the number, you’re confirming that you have a PayPal account. You’ll be talking to a fraudster who will ask for your account information so he can steal from your account. Similarly, a URL link in a text message on a smartphone could be bogus. “PayPal: You spent $1293.17 USD at The Home Depot.
How long does it take to open a fake PayPal account?
A fake paypal account can be opened in a couple of hours and verified with fake documents later on. Therefore you should not base your thrust on the fact a seller is using paypal. A step by step method on how to open a stealth paypal account will of course not be discussed here. This is a fraud prevention, not fraud creation website.
How do I verify my PayPal account?
Sometimes you need a phone number to verify your account. Paypal may even call their customers to verify them. So if you would have provided a false number and be unreachable they will most likely limit your account. A VOIP phone number can be obtained easily for any country in the world.