Buying online

Lyndalyn87
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If I want to buy something off a Facebook group or Craigslist. What PayPal info do I need to give the person I'm buying from? Is it only my e-mail?? How does it work?? Thanks in advance!
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sharpiemarker
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Your email address.  If the item has to be shipped, your mailing address at checkout of course.  Make sure you get a tracking number.  You should read up on purchase protection before proceeding:

https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/useragreement-full#purchase-protection

https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-security

 

Beware of scams:

https://www.paypal.com/us/selfhelp/article/what-are-common-scams-and-how-do-i-spot-them-faq3176

https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/security/suspicious-activity

 


Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 🙂
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sharpiemarker
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And if a seller asks you to send your payment as personal payment, DO NOT DO IT, please!  Send as Goods & Services payment.


Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 🙂
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