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I want to set up 2 factor authentication by having a code texted to my mobile device but when I go to Settings/Security/Set-up-2-factor-authentication the only choices that it's showing me is either, 1. An authenticator App, or 2. A security Key.  Why is there not an option to have a code texted to my mobile device?  I don't want to use a 3rd party app. When I click on "Use a security key" nothing happens and it just take me back to the previous screen with the only choice of "3rd party security app" for an option. I have a personal account, is having a code texted to me not an option for people with personal accounts? ... View more

I have my credit card set as my default payment option when I use PayPal to buy something online. I've noticed recently when checking my credit card transactions that PayPal is charging separate additional amounts of less than 1 dollar (.53 cents, .37 cents, etc.) along with every purchase that I make on Ebay.  Why?  Is Ebay charging me these additional amounts, or is PayPal charging me these additional amounts? Not sure what's going on. The originator of the charge is listed as PayPal*Ebay*, like that.   I do know that due to a Supreme Court ruling online purchases must now tack on tax. BUT, this tax amount always shows up in the balance due page when making the purchases and is already added in to the final amount that will be charged to my card through PayPal. So that's why I'm confused with these separate additional small-change charges. ... View more