I opened a PayPal account on 5/18/2018 and linked my bank debit card to the account. I opened this account because I put and item on eBay and wanted to make it as easy as possible for potential buyers. On 6/12/2018 I got and email from PayPal showing a receipt for a purchase made through my PayPal account. The purchase amount was $303.00 and it showed that the buyer was someone I never heard of. They purchased a pair of Nike Jordan shoes. I am 72 years old and do not wear or purchase $300 tennis (basketball) shoes. I immediately contacted my bank to stop the payment, contacted the seller of the shoes and explained the situation and contacted PayPal. My bank refunded my $303. The seller thanked me for contacting them. PayPal has basically terminated my account. Can anyone help explain why I seem to be at fault? As I am very new to all of this, did I make a mistake somewhere along the line. I sure would like to know what happened here!
Thank you for any help!
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