I use PayPal constantly & have never had a problem but I suppose glitches can happen. If I ever return anything I photograph it being put in a bag at post office and then I get a receipt & tracking number. I’ve not had any problems but I have evidence if needed. Guess I don’t trust people these days.
I thought it was standard practice to do as you do. Take pictures, keep evidence and check your accounts. It really does pay to "cover your own a*se"!
 
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Thanks for the warning. I, too, use PayPal for everything that I buy online - I thought with safety. I shall be keeping an eye on things!
 
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I use PayPal whenever something I buy offers that choice. I couldn't be bothered keep putting on card details when that's easier to do.
It's never even crossed my mind that something could go wrong with it.

And my wife's always checking our bank account anyway🙄so she'd see straight away anything wrong.
 
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I posted this in another thread and after reading this post I thought it should be seen here as well

PROTECT YOUR ONLINE SHOPPING

I do not give my main credit/debit card number online to make purchases.

Open a new account (Commonwealth Bank has a Pensioner Debit account ) and I only keep about $10 in that account.
Then if you want to make a purchase online use that account and transfer the amount to the Pensioner account and use that card to pay online.
Make the purchase and pay from that account, the maximum you could lose is $ 10.00 or however the amount you choose to put in there.
I hope this can help some people and give them a bit less fear about online purchasing.
I never take that debit card with me as it is used only for online

Use this account for Paypal (just leave about $10 in the account) Then if you purchase anything using Papal, or any other similar to Paypal just transfer the exact amount into that account and then make your payment immediately.

if there are any attempts to use the account the most you could loose is $10
 
I too, use Paypal and get heaps of spam confirming money that was never sent.
I always check my account and it's never taken.
After complaining to them they requested that any suspicious mail be sent to them at:
[email protected]
If you're NOT SURE - send it anyway!!!
DO NOT respond to the phone number or email, given in the scam mail.

ALWAYS use the same contact numbers ORIGINALLY given to you.
I still use them, as it has saved me on numerous occasions. from being scammed from not giving out my bank details to everyone.
I use [email protected] Haven't seen any dodgy emails for months. Those crooks probably got fed up not getting anywhere with me? 😁
 
Never used PayPal or had one of their accounts in my life.

Does that make me stranger than I already am? :unsure:
A lot of companies offer that way of payment. With your payment details already input on their system when you sign up, you press the payment button and it's paid. It's as simple as seeing up a direct debit from your bank.
Or with the normal way you can put it your name and address and card details every time you buy something.
 
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I dislike the automatic payments. Had lots in my cart and only wanted to purchase two items, before I knew it they were all processed. Also subscription came out via PayPal without authorisation. Glad they had cancel subscription at the bottom.
 
Not everyone is a genius. You do not know the background or even if they used speech. I could understand what they meant. Glad you think you are perfect, I however think you lack manners and empathy
Read the syntax. It gives every indication of being a joke.

I have impeccable manners but zero empathy, especially for those who don't deserve it. You may fit this subset of mankind....or should that read WOMANkind?
 
I have used PayPal for years with no issues.
I am wondering what an online alternative might be ILO PayPal.
My reasoning for using PayPal was that I don't have to put debit card details out there when I pay. I also have a dedicated card I use for this and it has a minimum limit.
If I see anything unfamiliar I go straight to the PayPal account for a verification. I feel in control of this and believe that is the key. I do not let "we know you on this device" go through and always login using my very complicated password with each activity.
No matter what we do, vigilance is imperative. It's a jungle out there.
 
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