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My primary email account was hacked several months ago. As a result, I can no longer get gift card orders on my business paypal account.
I can't change it, nor can I add another email address.
Anyone else have this problem and a solution?
TIA,
ArtB2
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Hello @ArtB2,
Welcome to PayPal Community Forum and thank you for posting!
I understand your concern about changing the email address on the account and sorry to know that you account was hacked. Please be informed that you can't edit or delete your primary email address. If you want to remove your primary email address, you first need to set up another email address as your primary email address. If you need any help, you can reach out to our Customer Support Team through the available contact options on our website.
Regards,
Ayesha
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