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[zitawins]

I have recently been hacked through PayPal and have had to replace three credit cards because of it. Some scofflaw is trying to purchase through my account, and although my banks are on it, they keep trying. At this point, I am removing all my cards at PayPal's site and will use other means to pay for items.

It's very frustrating, primarily because PP has not acknowledged these attempts--my banks have caught the error. In addition, PP held onto a sum of money for an order that was canceled almost immediately. (A two-month ordeal of emailing them and explaining to an AI bot). It took a complaint I filed with the BBB to rectify this charge.

So, beware of these automatic pay sites.

[LavernLuvsShoes]

Thanks for the Heads Up! 

[m0rgan]

I never leave my credit card on any store I purchase from.  I remove the credit card after I receive my merchandise.  If I purchase again, I add my credit card back.  It's a pain but much safer.  I had an incident with Amazon and started this after.  

[SaveTheTurtles]

I just removed my card from my PP. I don't use PP anymore anyway. I've found that if you need to return something to the store that you paid with PP you don't get your money back right away there is a delay. Thanks for the warning on this!

[beckyb1012]

I have been using PayPal since 2005 and have had no problems buying or sending money to people.  I feel safer with them and the one credit card on my account is the one I put on there when I opened it.  I will not put my checking account on PayPal.

[kaydee50]

I had a PayPal account years ago.  Didn't like using it and saw no reason for it.  Prefer a credit card.

[goldensrbest]

I thought paypal was a safe method of payment.

[Caaareful Shopper]

PayPal has been extremely safe and effective for me for the past 15 years.  I even used them to settle a dispute of funds with a retailer that went out of business but didn't refund my money when they couldn't fulfill my order.  

I gave PayPal the purchase information and in 7 days I had my full refund.  

[ciao_bella]

I've had PayPal for many years.  Never had any problems with them.  Don't use it as much now, though,  as I used to.  

[HiLo]

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@zitawins wrote:

I have recently been hacked through PayPal and have had to replace three credit cards because of it. Some scofflaw is trying to purchase through my account, and although my banks are on it, they keep trying. At this point, I am removing all my cards at PayPal's site and will use other means to pay for items.

It's very frustrating, primarily because PP has not acknowledged these attempts--my banks have caught the error. In addition, PP held onto a sum of money for an order that was canceled almost immediately. (A two-month ordeal of emailing them and explaining to an AI bot). It took a complaint I filed with the BBB to rectify this charge.

So, beware of these automatic pay sites.

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So happy you posted this warning.  The same thing has happened to me more than once in the last several weeks.  I was confused until my son warned me about the hacking.  The email stated that the charge was made to my Pen Pal account , which I never have had. The number they provide for more information is certainly there but if you call that number they will try to con you into giving them some real information. I have never had another problem because I ignored it all..  To be clear:  I don't think any of this was directly  from Pen Pal but from hackers using their name. but it can definitely be a problem if one does not realize the true source.