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Is PayPal safe?

I'm wanting to order something from another country and the only method they will accept is PayPal. I've never used PayPal cause I don't like the idea of sending money through email but since I really want this, I'm considering it. I'm just wondering from people who have used PayPal, is it safe, something you trust with your bank account information? Have you ever had any problems with it?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Paypal is definitely safe. Especially, for buyers they even provide buyer protection policy that cover you.

    Details please see here:

    https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_pbp-inf...

    Up to date Paypal is the cheapest and easiest way to send money overseas.

    If the seller do not send you the item bought, you can file a dispute to claim your money back.

    I will say it a a lot faster and safer than money order or banker check.

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  • 1 decade ago

    they say it's safe and secure, but nothing is 100% secure. I had my credit card number stolen from payal. So if u decide to do it, make sure u are safe and change your password often. And if you get a email saying it's from paypal don't trust it. And for god's sake don't click on any links in that email. Go straight to the paypal website and check to see if you have any messages there. All messages sent from paypal are also in your inbox in your paypal account. Good Luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    I've used PayPal for personal and business transactions. I have never had any problems with either account. I feel very comfortable using it.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I have used paypal and have never had any trouble with them. The only grief is from scumbags who try to get me to give up financial information by pretending to be from paypal.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Yes PayPal is perfectly safe. The main thing to watch out for is for "phishing" emails from people trying to get your personal info.

    Check out PayPal's page regarding phishing: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/cps/...

  • INOA
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Most popular yes, safest is a different story. (contrary to popular belief)

    I bought an item on ebay, was scamed for $1,000. When I contaced paypal all they did was suspend my account.

  • 1 decade ago

    Probably the most secure online payment system available. They are very secure, and when setting up an account, they will verify to the "tee" that everything is safe and true.

    Don't fret. Its awesome, and your information will be private.

  • 1 decade ago

    Works well, no problems.

    Instead of using your bank information, just use a credit card that includes fraud protection.

    By the way, hot avatar.

  • 1 decade ago

    My friends have used it many times and have had no complaints or problems. I've never heard any from anyone and they have a great rep. I would trust them before any of the others. Oh yeah, are there any others>..??????????? C

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    100% safe. used it for years.

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