@GMPETE If the behavior is not characteristic of your normal, successful transactions, then ignore those requests. Services are tricky when it comes to PayPal Seller protection, you’ll need proof of delivery to be covered which is the tricky part. You may use PayPal’s Zettle POS to read card chip (EMV) or Virtual Terminal (monthly fees apply) to enter card info for processing instead to accept cards in-person so you can check a photo ID against the card used to curtail fraud. These transactions are not covered under PayPal seller protection though since you can card the customer in-person, of course. The best fraud detector is your gut feeling. If something don’t seem right, don’t proceed. And your bank is correct about fraudulent card transactions. Buyers have 180 days to dispute their payment. https://www.paypal.com/us/brc/topics/cybersecurity-and-fraud-protection Do a web search on “card payments best practices” for plenty more good tips for recognizing red flags.
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