Can PayPal be trusted?
Dear Mansi,Yes, PayPal can be trustedIf you are thinking it is not safe or your money will get stuck, trust me, it is going to be the safest and easiest option to send and receive money.Most importantly, it has hassle-free Buyer as well as Seller protection, in simple words - Your transaction through PayPal is fully insured whether you sell or buy.And, i trust their customer support as well, i have been dealing with PayPal transaction issues for my clients (rare but when they occur), may it be India or anywhere around the world - Support is good and they will listen to you (But you should every detail about transaction, and where the things went bad, every detail they investigate)Moreover, Refunds are easy to process, raising issue or claims process is easy and not complicated at all.Trust me i had tried many payment gateways, but always most economic and trustworthy so far to me has been PayPal only.Also, you can receive multi-currency with PayPal with ease.Well, all above is my personal experience, dealing with PayPal since many years now, but i would reckon try to go for it and i am sure you will agree to my personal experience.Rest again i would like to say be assured that it is fully secure and you are fully safe.Hope This Helps!Thanks & Regards,Karan Heera
Am I protected by Paypal claims if I buy off Kijiji but pay with paypal?
Well, Im sorry to say it but your money may have been lost. Kijiji is made to buy stuff by going to the seller's place and checking them and then decided whether you want to buy it or not. Paypal only after protection for ebay buyers, if you read the "Fraud Warning" if you have recieved an email from someone who you sent a message to via Kijiji, you would see this: Fraud Warning: Kijiji is a classifieds web site that connects buyers and sellers for local, in-person transactions. Do not put yourself in a potentially dangerous position by selling to someone outside your area. Additionally, Kijiji does not offer any type of purchase protection, secure transaction or payment tools. Read more safety tips. Please report any suspicious emails by using the "Report this message" link above. This is a true message and I didn't just made it up. So, as you can see, paypal will not protect you but you still can get the item (if the seller is honest).
How does paypal protect the buyer from fraud?
He's scamming you. If the item was listed on Ebay you are ONLY protected if you pay through Ebay's checkout page If you pay him directly to his Paypal account, not only do you have NO protection, but your Ebay account will be closed for doing an offsite transaction You have NO protection as a buyer or seller from Paypal UNLESS it is paid through Ebay's checkout page If you pay him directly you won't get anything. You will file a dispute with Paypal and the seller will tell Paypal to look at his Ebay account and see that you never sent him any money through Ebay. He will keep your money and you can't do anything Tell him you are sorry but you will ONLY pay through Ebay. If he doesn't agree, then report him to Ebay so they can close his account as I can guarantee you are not the only person he is scamming in this way
Can I shop on AliExpress using PayPal?
Paypal is a top online payment gateway of choice for most international buyers. However, when you shop in AliExpress or any Alibaba-owned shopping sites, Paypal is not being offered as payment method. The reason for this is Alibaba Group has its own payment system which is actually similar to Paypal.However, International shoppers can buy stuff at Aliexpress.com using Paypal thru AliExpress Agent. AliExpress Agent is a reliable buying agent from China that offers Paypal for shoppers who wants to buy quality and affordable goods from the popular online shopping site. If you don’t have a Paypal account, you can use your card to pay for AliExpress Agent service. AliExpress Agent shall send you a Paypal invoice with dedicated pay button function where you can pay directly using your card, even without a Paypal account. Thus, your payment is still processed via Paypal service, as the intermediary payment system.AliExpress Agent serves as the intermediary between the buyer and seller. AliExpress Agent makes sure all specifications are clear and then buys your requested products from AliExpress seller. Inclusive services are inspection, consolidation, packing, storage, shipping services, etc. AliExpress Agent checks each product to ensure it is in good condition and conforms to order specifications. If there is an issue with the product, AliExpress Agent proactively resolves it for you, and handles return, exchange, and communications with the seller.
PayPal money request and buyer protection.... ?
Am I protected by PayPals buyer protection if I pay a seller (facebook seller not ebay) via simple money request rather than if she had used the create invoice option? Thanks!
Paying for ebay item indirectly using paypal?
You have ZERO protection if you do this. You can pay for the item, the seller will keep your money, and you are SOL getting your money back. Scammers know this but hope you don't. It's an offsite transaction which negates all protection by both Ebay and Paypal. Anything listed on Ebay has to be paid for on Ebay. If he didn't want fees, he could have sold the item through any other site that doesn't charge fees or sell on Craigslist or another local marketplace. In fact, if you were to report being scammed, Ebay would immediately shut your account for breach of their Terms You have NO protection if you do not pay through Ebay's checkout page. Period. If you pay him directly he will keep your money and not send you anything. Do not go through with this transaction for any reason. Tell him you are paying through Ebay or he can cancel the sale A guy I used to work with lost $3000 through this exact scam. He was trying to buy an antique watch and believed the seller when he said to pay him directly through Paypal to avoid the fees. This guy was stupid enough to do it and then the seller deleted the listing, closed his Paypal account and took my friend's money. And when my friend reported it to Ebay thinking they would help him, Ebay closed his account and banned his IP from opening another account because he did an offsite transaction. And the police couldn't help because the seller was overseas.
Paypal Seller Protection Question - APO Address?
APO doesn't cost any more than any other shipping inside the US. It's an army address. I've dealt with many APO/FPO addresses and they've all been great transactions. It is still within US, but you do have to fill out a Claims form. You are still protected. Does his address match his confirmed address? If not, make him put the address he wants it shipped to under "note to seller" when he pays. Also, I'd ship it priority mail, because the regular parcel post takes forever to get to FPO/APO. If you are hesitant about it, make the buyer buy insurance for the item and use delivery confirmation. If you use a flat rate box, you can buy the postage from PayPal and delivery confirmation is free. Good luck! Remember: do all your messaging through ebay and keep your messages. :)
How safe is PayPal?
PayPal is a popular tool for sending and receiving money online. Whenever you link your financial accounts to an online service, security should be at the top of your mind. So how safe is PayPal?Buyers will find that PayPal is an easy and secure way to make purchasesSellers can also benefit from using PayPal, but there are risks to be aware of. Those risks aren’t unique to PayPal, but some sellers are unaware of potential problems.Is PayPal Safe for Buyers?For the most part, PayPal is safe when you use it to send money. Nothing is completely risk-free – glitches and data breaches are possible anywhere – but PayPal is a reputable company with enough security (and consumer protection) built-in to keep you relatively safe online.Data security: PayPal’s website is secure and encrypted. As long as you have a secure connection to the legitimate PayPal site, any information you exchange is hidden from prying eyes. PayPal uses all of the same security features that you’d expect from any large financial institution, and the company even offers financial rewards to “white hat” hackers who let them know about vulnerabilities. It could get hacked, but it’d be tough.A layer of protection: If you’ve ever used your credit card online or handed a check to a merchant (thieves can find your bank account and routing numbers on any personal check), you’ve taken just as much risk as you take when you provide that information to PayPal.Tips for Safe BuyingTake precautions to ensure that your personal and financial information stays safeKeep software up-to-date on your computer or mobile device – especially security softwareAvoid public Wi-Fi for financial transactions, including managing or even accessing your PayPal accountUse a credit card as your funding method instead of a debit card or direct bank transfer (see below for details)Use a dedicated computer for financial transactions if you want to be especially safe. Use a different device for surfing and social mediaBe wary of links in emails. Phishing scams may feature messages that appear to come from PayPal but really link to impostor sites that steal your account information.If you required any type of help, you can PayPal Contact Number 24 7 UK – 08443069131