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[Gaffers]

I do believe that using a net anonymity tool is illegal in this country.  I think it has something to do with the computer misuse act although not 100% sure.....

[hit it with a hammer]

I do believe that using a net anonymity tool is illegal in this country.  I think it has something to do with the computer misuse act although not 100% sure.....

i think it should be banned full stop as the only people to use them are people that commit crime

[SIR Philbutt]

Thanks for the additional info

Really do feel for you twiglet, sorry to hear about all this. Best of luck getting it sorted

Have just added my mobile as a security key to my paypal

Also did a look around the interweb to see if I could find anything else about this but seems a bit sparse. 

Cannot understand how this can be done without authorisation

Confused of Rochdale

[twiglet]

I assume these payment were made because someone hacked into your account and made the payments?? or am i wrong 

I have a debit card linked to my paypal account and im actually surprised that when i make a payment, my bank never wants additional security info for payments made. They always do when i make any other payment on a different website.

I have to assume that this is the case although, like Guffer, I have absolutely no idea how this could of happened!

I have never liked paypal.  I think their website is very poorly laid out and confusing,  and like Paul says, they want to know the end of a ducks fart before you can set up your account properly!  I have accepted their shortcomings until, but I have always believed that at least my account will be secure.  Not so it seems!!

Because I sell a fair few bits on the forum, I need to be able to give people a way of paying, but I think from now on I'll do it using direct back transfer to an account setup specifically to receive payments, and then transfer the money out straight away.  I can't see how I'm supposed to trust paypal anymore. 

[Jusme]

So sorry to hear this James, hope it all gets cleared up quickly with no financial loss to you. As you are aware I drove over to you for the part I needed, simply because I don't trust things like paypal. I had to decline the next part from another member as payment by paypal was required, and it was too far to drive. Too much personal information flying around the internet, I'm not going to add mine... Good luck mate.. 

[SIR Philbutt]

Just found this ....

http://www.paypalsucks.com/

[twiglet]

Thanks for all the messages of support guys. 

Quick update for you.  All of the money was safely back in my account by yesterday.  I called Paypal today and had a long conversation with a very helpful fella, and I'm a little more comfortable with the situation now.

He did confirm that the only way some can make payment from a Paypal account is if they have the password.  Most of the time hackers get hold of the password from some other online account, and then try using it with Paypal, as lots of people use the same passwords for several, if not all, online security functions.

I certainly won't get caught out like that again, so if the above applies to you, I can only suggest that you change your passwords asap.

 

[paul.lovejoy]

glad its all sorted

[Dishevelled Den]

Yes, that's a bit of good news.

[jonny2112]

So sorry for your trouble pal, but thanks for posting it. Sounds like you're on the way to a successful resolution 
Does make you wonder though 

[deviator]

Nope, proxy/anonomising is not illegal here.

I will say, if you need a fully verified account do this.....
Setup account
Add bank account
Verify Bank account
Remove account once verified
Add a credit card (I have a specific, internet protection guaranteed card that I use purely for this)
Mine has £500 limit

This way, my bank is not associated with my Paypal and if someone does get in, I've got PP protection and CC protection. Also worth saying, never leave a balance on there. Even without an account added, I can still send money to my CC.

[b4ndit]

sorry to hear you had trouble with paypal but glad you got it all sorted