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Lyndalyn87
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Jan-29-2017
12:11 AM
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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Jan-29-2017
12:27 AM
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. 🙂
sharpiemarker
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Jan-29-2017
12:30 AM
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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