paypal accounts

exosteve · 19-05-2014, 16:01

anybody had trouble with them lately?
mine is doing my head in

I have had trouble with it for some time. they asked me to update my account a while back which I thought I had completed

I have just sold a load of stuff to go towards my wales trip.
and all the payments have gone into my old account which I cannot access.
I cant get into my old email address to change the password to access my paypal.
I phoned paypal and they found my money but cant help me as they cant access passwords.

they can reset it through the post in about 2 weeks.
I used my own money to buy some stuff ready for my wales trip thinkin I could transfer my funds within a couple of hours.

frustrated is an understatement.
I gave up smoking

5 weeks ago. I really need one now

Fez_uk · 19-05-2014, 16:06

Make sure the email address for your paypal is updated on ebay. Could be why the money went into your old account.

rustic · 19-05-2014, 16:50

There have been quite a few scammers pretending to be from PayPal, so watch out for that.

The fact that PayPal know where your money is, means it's safe at least.

I set up a seperate bank account, with a debit card, linked to my PayPal account.
This way there is a buffer, as I control the amount of money in there, and reduces the risk of some *#'$¥* trying to empty it, and I can use telephone banking to transfer money into it.
As soon as I transfer the money, it is in the account within minutes, and I can then buy to that new limit immediately using PayPal.
This way I don't have to wait days to top it up.
When I do sell stuff, I can transfer it out of PayPal, and into my bank account, BUT this can take over a week or more.

When I buy road tax on line, I transfer money into the bank account and use it as a debit card, thus avoiding paying the Credit card charge.
I also use the account to buy things on line too.

Our main account is not linked, as I don't trust on line banking

cncfabs · 19-05-2014, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by exosteve

anybody had trouble with them lately?
mine is doing my head in

I have had trouble with it for some time. they asked me to update my account a while back which I thought I had completed

I have just sold a load of stuff to go towards my wales trip.
and all the payments have gone into my old account which I cannot access.
I cant get into my old email address to change the password to access my paypal.
I phoned paypal and they found my money but cant help me as they cant access passwords.

they can reset it through the post in about 2 weeks.
I used my own money to buy some stuff ready for my wales trip thinkin I could transfer my funds within a couple of hours.

frustrated is an understatement.
I gave up smoking

5 weeks ago. I really need one now

That does sound dodgy if they asked you to update you account thats what the spam emails normally say.I use mine every day never been asked to update my account

exosteve · 19-05-2014, 19:46

Pretty sure I will get my money eventually.
Just having a moan as today's been pretty shitty.
Its been a great day to clean windows.but o stayed at home to chat to my insurance surveyed. I had a lot of roof damage in strong winds earlier I'm the year.
I lost a days wages for him to tell me they wont pay as the ridge tile cement is to blame cause it 60℅ damaged.
A very frustrating day. Time for a beer I think

Banshee · 19-05-2014, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by exosteve

anybody had trouble with them lately?
mine is doing my head in

I have had trouble with it for some time. they asked me to update my account a while back which I thought I had completed

I have just sold a load of stuff to go towards my wales trip.
and all the payments have gone into my old account which I cannot access.
I cant get into my old email address to change the password to access my paypal.
I phoned paypal and they found my money but cant help me as they cant access passwords.

they can reset it through the post in about 2 weeks.
I used my own money to buy some stuff ready for my wales trip thinkin I could transfer my funds within a couple of hours.

frustrated is an understatement.
I gave up smoking

5 weeks ago. I really need one now

We've had a few scam e-mails come around at work recently saying people have been credited for stuff they haven't even sold but there has been a breach of security and that they will need to call a number to gain access to these funds

Why did you give up smoking buddy? I'm in The Lake District at the moment staying in a holiday cottage in Ambleside and I've been on the bong Saturday night and going to have another go tonight

exosteve · 19-05-2014, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

We've had a few scam e-mails come around at work recently saying people have been credited for stuff they haven't even sold but there has been a breach of security and that they will need to call a number to gain access to these funds

Why did you give up smoking buddy? I'm in The Lake District at the moment staying in a holiday cottage in Ambleside and I've been on the bong Saturday night and going to have another go tonight

at this point in time I am asking myself the same question mate

a bong or ten would be nice about now.
im starting to think I am being scammed.
I set up and entered my new paypal account earlier.I also signed in about 4 times to this new account without any problem at all.
it didn't show any previous activity at all. but at least I was safe in the knowledge any more payments would be sent to this account. and yes I updated the email address on ebay.
I have had another £100 come in this evening.and I cannot access my account at all

exosteve · 19-05-2014, 21:10

my wales trip is looking a bit shakey im down by £500

solarman216 · 19-05-2014, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by exosteve

anybody had trouble with them lately?
mine is doing my head in

I have had trouble with it for some time. they asked me to update my account a while back which I thought I had completed

I had similar mail a while ago, it went to my spam folder, moved it and looked at it and decided if was rubbish so did not action the link, never had a prob with pay pal and still getting the spam that says it has been suspended, which of course it has not, so think you got caught, Rick

solarman216 · 19-05-2014, 21:19

Having read post 7 (came in while I was typing) I would not trust the new account unless direct contact with paypal confirms it is valid, these scammers are very cleaver in setting up false accounts that look like a paypal account, Rick

Sweety · 19-05-2014, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

I had similar mail a while ago, it went to my spam folder, moved it and looked at it and decided if was rubbish so did not action the link, never had a prob with pay pal and still getting the spam that says it has been suspended, which of course it has not, so think you got caught, Rick

Been getting the same ones Rick for a couple of years now plus ones from banks I don't even bank with

Fez_uk · 19-05-2014, 21:28

How are you down? Have you sent the goods already?

Have you rang paypal from the number provided on their website? How do you know £100 has just gone into your account you can't access?

solarman216 · 19-05-2014, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweety

Been getting the same ones Rick for a couple of years now plus ones from banks I don't even bank with

yep me too, out of interest I open some and If I do not bank there click the link just to see how well they replicate the original , often very good and if you were not thinking could well get scammed, Rick

exosteve · 19-05-2014, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

Having read post 7 (came in while I was typing) I would not trust the new account unless direct contact with paypal confirms it is valid, these scammers are very cleaver in setting up false accounts that look like a paypal account, Rick

been on the phone twice today to paypal.
they verified the new account there and then.

checking my bank statements my paypal has been very busy without my knowledge. but I cant compare statements to paypal account either

AlexD333 · 19-05-2014, 22:49

Record the phone call with them confirming the money is safe, that's what I'd do

19-05-2014, 16:01	#1
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	paypal accounts anybody had trouble with them lately? mine is doing my head in I have had trouble with it for some time. they asked me to update my account a while back which I thought I had completed I have just sold a load of stuff to go towards my wales trip. and all the payments have gone into my old account which I cannot access. I cant get into my old email address to change the password to access my paypal. I phoned paypal and they found my money but cant help me as they cant access passwords. they can reset it through the post in about 2 weeks. I used my own money to buy some stuff ready for my wales trip thinkin I could transfer my funds within a couple of hours. frustrated is an understatement. I gave up smoking 5 weeks ago. I really need one now

19-05-2014, 16:50	#3
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	There have been quite a few scammers pretending to be from PayPal, so watch out for that. The fact that PayPal know where your money is, means it's safe at least. I set up a seperate bank account, with a debit card, linked to my PayPal account. This way there is a buffer, as I control the amount of money in there, and reduces the risk of some #'$¥ trying to empty it, and I can use telephone banking to transfer money into it. As soon as I transfer the money, it is in the account within minutes, and I can then buy to that new limit immediately using PayPal. This way I don't have to wait days to top it up. When I do sell stuff, I can transfer it out of PayPal, and into my bank account, BUT this can take over a week or more. When I buy road tax on line, I transfer money into the bank account and use it as a debit card, thus avoiding paying the Credit card charge. I also use the account to buy things on line too. Our main account is not linked, as I don't trust on line banking __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

19-05-2014, 19:46	#5
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	!y Pretty sure I will get my money eventually. Just having a moan as today's been pretty shitty. Its been a great day to clean windows.but o stayed at home to chat to my insurance surveyed. I had a lot of roof damage in strong winds earlier I'm the year. I lost a days wages for him to tell me they wont pay as the ridge tile cement is to blame cause it 60℅ damaged. A very frustrating day. Time for a beer I think

19-05-2014, 21:19	#10
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Having read post 7 (came in while I was typing) I would not trust the new account unless direct contact with paypal confirms it is valid, these scammers are very cleaver in setting up false accounts that look like a paypal account, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

19-05-2014, 16:06	#2
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Make sure the email address for your paypal is updated on ebay. Could be why the money went into your old account.

19-05-2014, 21:10	#8
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	my wales trip is looking a bit shakey im down by £500

19-05-2014, 21:28	#12
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	How are you down? Have you sent the goods already? Have you rang paypal from the number provided on their website? How do you know £100 has just gone into your account you can't access?

19-05-2014, 22:49	#15
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Record the phone call with them confirming the money is safe, that's what I'd do