help! paypal demanding social security # and a credit check

gimexgime · Jun 20th, 2008, 09:57 PM

i really don't want to give this info to them. it just doesn't feel right. has this happened to anyone? any advice on what i can do besides cooperate?

fashiongirl26 · Jun 20th, 2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gimexgime

i really don't want to give this info to them. it just doesn't feel right. has this happened to anyone? any advice on what i can do besides cooperate?

I don't think that's right. Did you get this request through an email? If so, log back on the Paypal and there should be a link on the left side where you can report this email. I think it's called spoofmail or something like that. You can't miss it. Send it first and 9 times out of 10, it is something that they didn't send themselves.

This has happened to me too. People claiming to be Paypal email in the hopes of getting your personal info. Don't do anything until you get confirmation from them saying that it is from them. Paypal will even tell you directly that they never request personal information.

Play it on the safe side sister.

Murphy66 · Jun 20th, 2008, 10:28 PM

WHAT? No. Did this email address you by name?

gimexgime · Jun 20th, 2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fashiongirl26

I don't think that's right. Did you get this request through an email? If so, log back on the Paypal and there should be a link on the left side where you can report this email. I think it's called spoofmail or something like that. You can't miss it. Send it first and 9 times out of 10, it is something that they didn't send themselves.

This has happened to me too. People claiming to be Paypal email in the hopes of getting your personal info. Don't do anything until you get confirmation from them saying that it is from them. Paypal will even tell you directly that they never request personal information.

Play it on the safe side sister.

thats what i thought at first! but when i logged into my account, there were "items requiring your action" where i was supposed provide my SSN and address for credit check. i couldn't really believe it at first either, but it's legit o_O

right now i'm not allowed to close my account, send money, or request money. i think if i don't give them this info soon, they're going to lock my account...i want to call and argue, but i don't really know to say. im just in shock that they would do this.

LV Rawks · Jun 21st, 2008, 12:58 AM

I just do not understand why they would need this information? Your SS#??? No way! And why would they need a credit check?

geniepr · Jun 21st, 2008, 01:12 AM

I think that even when we do not consider PayPal a bank, they do work like one, and like any bank they will require the ss# for security and to know who to go after in case something goes wrong.

joeyjimmy · Jun 21st, 2008, 01:53 AM

Maybe you can try calling paypal and take to a real person. The wait is super long, I've been stuck listening to muzak for up to 45 min, I just left the phone on speakerphone-but they were able to resolve my problem after a couple of calls.

noshoepolish · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:29 AM

They are trying to verify you.

jjyounger · Jun 21st, 2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by noshoepolish

They are trying to verify you.

I agree. I think this is perfectly normal. Just verification.

dragonlady76 · Jun 21st, 2008, 11:50 AM

Tell them that you don't have a SS#, since your an illegeal immigrant but that your money is just as green as everyone elses

I am sorry I couldn't help myself.

geniepr · Jun 21st, 2008, 06:34 PM

^^^ PayPal will probably report you to inmigration so they can stay with the money on the account.

Muslickz · Jun 21st, 2008, 06:42 PM

Paypal always do this.. it's the norm for them.

-Mus

SuperChica111 · Jun 21st, 2008, 06:44 PM

Unfortunately, when you sign up to use PayPal, in the user agreement, you agree to provide any information PP may require of you to verify your identity.

That particular clause in the PP User Agreement is listed here:

Some important paypal clauses to know about

indefinite · Jun 21st, 2008, 08:01 PM

Sometimes the spoof emails are savvy with links that look like you are logging into paypayl. Did you type in paypal from a different web browser?

midg613 · Jun 21st, 2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonlady76

Tell them that you don't have a SS#, since your an illegeal immigrant but that your money is just as green as everyone elses

I am sorry I couldn't help myself.

,,,too funny

Jun 20th, 2008, 09:57 PM	#1
gimexgime Member	help! paypal demanding social security # and a credit check i really don't want to give this info to them. it just doesn't feel right. has this happened to anyone? any advice on what i can do besides cooperate? __________________ “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." - Coco Chanel

Jun 21st, 2008, 12:58 AM	#5
LV Rawks Sofa King Aware Location: Midwest USA	I just do not understand why they would need this information? Your SS#??? No way! And why would they need a credit check? __________________ *"We cannot change the cards we are dealt,* *just how we play the hand"* *~Randy Pausch*

Jun 21st, 2008, 01:12 AM	#6
geniepr Member	I think that even when we do not consider PayPal a bank, they do work like one, and like any bank they will require the ss# for security and to know who to go after in case something goes wrong. __________________

Jun 21st, 2008, 06:34 PM	#11
geniepr Member	^^^ PayPal will probably report you to inmigration so they can stay with the money on the account. __________________

Jun 21st, 2008, 06:42 PM	#12
Muslickz Member	Paypal always do this.. it's the norm for them. -Mus __________________

Jun 20th, 2008, 10:28 PM	#3
Murphy66 Member	WHAT? No. Did this email address you by name?

Jun 21st, 2008, 01:53 AM	#7
joeyjimmy Member	Maybe you can try calling paypal and take to a real person. The wait is super long, I've been stuck listening to muzak for up to 45 min, I just left the phone on speakerphone-but they were able to resolve my problem after a couple of calls.

Jun 21st, 2008, 02:29 AM	#8
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	They are trying to verify you.

Jun 21st, 2008, 11:50 AM	#10
dragonlady76 Bag Hag Location: Sunny Florida	Tell them that you don't have a SS#, since your an illegeal immigrant but that your money is just as green as everyone elses I am sorry I couldn't help myself.

Jun 21st, 2008, 06:44 PM	#13
SuperChica111 D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F. Location: In. Why? See!	Unfortunately, when you sign up to use PayPal, in the user agreement, you agree to provide any information PP may require of you to verify your identity. That particular clause in the PP User Agreement is listed here: Some important paypal clauses to know about __________________ My mind is dirrrty, but my heart is clean.

Jun 21st, 2008, 08:01 PM	#14
indefinite Member	Sometimes the spoof emails are savvy with links that look like you are logging into paypayl. Did you type in paypal from a different web browser? __________________