how to protect personal information in transactions?
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Hi there!
How (if possible) can i hide my personal information (email, name, phonenumber) in transactions from seller/buyer?
as in any issues paypal is still able to know who and where and so on i am.
but as world is full of crazies not everyone has to know where me and my family are located and who i am and how to contact me out side of transactions.
nothing illegal in mind nor am i scamming etc. but is there a way to let other side of the transaction to see only my virtual person. i mean Nickname or such.
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No you can't use a nickname, you have to have your legal name on your paypal legal financial account.
When you sell your buyer normally only sees name and email address unless you have a business acocunt.
If you buy then the seller needs your correct name and address to send any item and an email address if any issues arise with your order.
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Ok thanks, And yes i understand that between paypal and me there is need for all those official info. But i fail to see why any customer need to know My real name If i sell art and My artist identity is with other name. But rules Are what they are.

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