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I have tried to set up enhanced security. As it is  now, PayPal will send me an SMS with a number, which I have to enter to log inl, though it looks like I do not have to do any security screening to make a payment.   I want to use Microsoft Authenticator, but when I try to set it up, I am informed that I have to remove the  other security app I am using, and I don't know how.   Can someone please tell me? ... View more

A couple of days ago I received a warning mail from PayPal about a claim for 780 US$ from a country in the Middle East. As far as I know, I have never done any business wirth the Middle East, except for a few items purchased from Israel about 5 - 6 yars ago, maybe more. Because of the waring mail I was able to cancel the claim, but what would have happened if I had been away and not had access to my mail account, and what can I do to avoid something like that to happen in the future. I have a very complicated random password and I use 2-step verification.   Best regards Ulf H. ... View more

I am supporting a non-profit organization in Sierra Leone. They are helping orphanages who have lost their parents due to the Ebola virus. They have so far used very primitive methods for fund raising, and I have advised them to start using PayPal.   I have some questions:   The holder of this fund is not very skilled with computers, albeit he can, off course, use e-mail, Facebook etc. He has asked me to help him get started, so can I do this from Norway when he lives in Sierra Leone, and if so, how can this be done? What kind of proof do you need to grant him 501(c)(3) privileges? Will gifts automatic be transferred to the fund account?   Best regards   Ulfh ... View more