Have you ever encountered any hacking into your account when using PayPal?
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Have you ever encountered any hacking into your account when using PayPal?
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to Digital Man on Fri Sep 04 2020 05:45 pm
Nope.
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How did you get so lucky? Tell me how you got around the hackers.
Have you ever encountered any hacking into your account when using
PayPal?
I guess not but I heard about a lot of scamming because it's a financial site. Good place to rob someone's account easily.
How did you get so lucky? Tell me how you got around the hackers.
The Millionaire wrote to Nightfox <=-
How did you get so lucky? Tell me how you got around the hackers.
Have you ever encountered any hacking into your account when using
PayPal?
I guess not but I heard about a lot of scamming because it's a financial site. Good place to rob someone's account easily.
How did you get so lucky? Tell me how you got around the hackers.
Myself and all my family members use PayPal frequently, as well as many/all of my friends. Nobody I know has ever been "hacked" on
their PayPal account.
I suspect it's because we are not idiots.
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to Nightfox on Sat Sep 05 2020 03:26 pm
How did you get so lucky? Tell me how you got around the hackers.
I don't know. I just haven't had any attacks on my PayPal account, apparent One thing is I try to use passwords that don't include real words. They may harder to remember, but once I've used a password a few times, I start to memorize it and remember it.
I think some account hacking attempts succeed because people often use a password that includes a real word, or a combination of some real words.
Nightfox
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: Nightfox to The Millionaire on Sat Sep 05 2020 06:00 pm
Don't forget when they use the same password for everything, and the hackers retrieve it from some low security site and start trying that password everywhere that person might be registered.
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The Millionaire wrote to Nightfox <=-
How did you get so lucky? Tell me how you got around the hackers.
Myself and all my family members use PayPal frequently, as well as
many/all of my friends. Nobody I know has ever been "hacked" on
their PayPal account.
I suspect it's because we are not idiots.
... Ignorance can be cured. Stupid is forever.
Nightfox wrote to Gamgee <=-
How did you get so lucky? Tell me how you got around the hackers.
Myself and all my family members use PayPal frequently, as well as many/all of my friends. Nobody I know has ever been "hacked" on
their PayPal account.
I suspect it's because we are not idiots.
https://youtu.be/KFwUcEwD4l4
Arelor wrote to Gamgee <=-
How did you get so lucky? Tell me how you got around the hackers.
Myself and all my family members use PayPal frequently, as well as
many/all of my friends. Nobody I know has ever been "hacked" on
their PayPal account.
I suspect it's because we are not idiots.
Beware, though. The real robbers in the paypal world are not
hackers, but PayPal itself hahaha.
Fomr an end-user perspective it is not that bad, but I hate it
for sellers.
Don't forget when they use the same password for everything, and the hackers retrieve it from some low security site and start trying that password everywhere that person might be registered.
Arelor wrote to Gamgee <=-
How did you get so lucky? Tell me how you got around the hackers.
Myself and all my family members use PayPal frequently, as well as many/all of my friends. Nobody I know has ever been "hacked" on
their PayPal account.
I suspect it's because we are not idiots.
Beware, though. The real robbers in the paypal world are not
hackers, but PayPal itself hahaha.
Fomr an end-user perspective it is not that bad, but I hate it
for sellers.
I can believe that, although I am only an end-user and haven't had
to worry about it. I take it they (PayPal) take a percentage/fee
from each transaction, similar to how a credit card company would?
... Pros are those who do their jobs well, even when they don't feel like it
So you're saying using a complex password can deter criminals but how do you remember it yourself? Do you write it down on a piece of paper or something?
So you're saying using a complex password can deter criminals but how do you remember it yourself? Do you write it down on a piece of paper or something?
Beware, though. The real robbers in the paypal world are not hackers, but PayPal itself hahaha.
Fomr an end-user perspective it is not that bad, but I hate it for sellers.
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to Arelor on Sun Sep 06 2020 05:17 am
So you're saying using a complex password can deter criminals but how d you remember it yourself? Do you write it down on a piece of paper or something?
I use Lastpass. My master passsword is over 40 characters long, and quite easy to remember.
Passwords don't have to be randomly generated. there's a great XKCD comic th shows a simple way to create a secure, easily memorizable password: https://xkcd.com/936/
someone created a password generator based on it: https://xkpasswd.net/
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I think some account hacking attempts succeed because people often use a password that includes a real word, or a combination of some real words.
I can believe that, although I am only an end-user and haven't had
to worry about it. I take it they (PayPal) take a percentage/fee
from each transaction, similar to how a credit card company would?
i know dropbox has had their password lists stolen several times.
i used an alias and i see hits on my server using that unique email address password.
they wont own up to it, of course.
I think some account hacking attempts succeed because people often use a password that includes a real word, or a combination of some real words.
Re: Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: Gamgee to Arelor on Sun Sep 06 2020 07:48 am
Yes, they take a cut. It is quite an expensive cut, but that is not the problem IMO.
The problems are more like they will side with the buyer every single time until you can prove your case as a seller - despite the fact the seller is the one paying PayPal and thus the real customer. Also removing the account limits can be a bit of a headache. I have had them receive my documentation for removing account limits and ignore it in the past which is very concerning. And then they require all this information from you, you make your merchant account, and you cannot use any funds that reach it until PayPal decides to consider your account trustworthy and hand your money to you.
If it was a bank doing this they would set their offices on fire.
Oh, and if you complain they reserve the right to shut your account down. ANd you have no right to recommend other payment processors. And you cannot charge the customers the payment processor fees - despite the fact they are usualy the most expensive or the second most expensive you are likely to use.
You guys read the ToS, do you?
The most frustrating payment processor I work with. When I hear a customer say they only want to use Paypal for online shopping I feel like strangling the life out of them.
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But the main problem of all here guys is PayPal is on pretty much every site. Even Apple uses it as well. Scary. 8-(
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to HusTler on Sun Sep 06 2020 02:31 pm
No different than Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Or Amex, Discover, Visa or Mastercard's online systems. Or Companies like Capital One....
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The most frustrating payment processor I work with. When I hear a
customer say they only want to use Paypal for online shopping I feel
like strangling the life out of them.
Isn't that what most ppl use it for anyways?
So you're saying using a complex password can deter criminals but how do you remember it yourself? Do you write it down on a piece of paper or something?
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: Arelor to Nightfox on Sun Sep 06 2020 06:22 am
I think some account hacking attempts succeed because people often
use a password that includes a real word, or a combination of some
real words.
If your bank card is linked to paypal they don't need a password. I buy a lot on ebay. I've always had a problem with unauthorized. Isn't ironic that paypal and ebay around owned by the same company (Owner). It's basically the same as giving your bank card info to a porn site. Eventually you're gonna get "fucked".
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: MRO to Arelor on Sun Sep 06 2020 09:47 am
i know dropbox has had their password lists stolen several times.
i used an alias and i see hits on my server using that unique email
address password.
they wont own up to it, of course.
Of course not. It's your word against theirs. You can have all the security you want but you'll never stop online crooks. Best thing to do is use a disposable debit card and only transfer the amount you want to pay. Do not keep any type of balance. If you like to swipe your card a lot .. well that's not going to help much. You probably have so much cash (credit) it's hard to keep track of. I was watching the show American Greed yesterday. It's amazing how a person won't miss a few million here and there. ;-)
On 09-06-20 05:17, The Millionaire wrote to Arelor <=-
So you're saying using a complex password can deter criminals but how
do you remember it yourself? Do you write it down on a piece of paper
or something?
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to Arelor on Sun Sep 06 2020 05:17 am
So you're saying using a complex password can deter criminals but how d you remember it yourself? Do you write it down on a piece of paper or something?
You can write it down at first, but after you use it a few times, you just s
There are also password managers, which are programs you can use that can ge anage complex passwords for you. There are password manager apps for Window
Nightfox
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: Arelor to Nightfox on Sun Sep 06 2020 06:22 am
I think some account hacking attempts succeed because people often use password that includes a real word, or a combination of some real words
If your bank card is linked to paypal they don't need a password. I buy a l on ebay. I've always had a problem with unauthorized charges from ebay selle ucked".
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they wont own up to it, of course.
Of course not. It's your word against theirs. You can have all the
me with everything if possible. the only time my cc was compromised was whe bought bitcoin at coinbase. that's the only time in my entire adult life. t fucker went on a spending spree, too.
i cant believe they didnt block that shit from happening but will call me up when i pay my server bill which is from a company based in canada.
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No different than Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Or Amex, Discover, Visa or Mastercard's online systems. Or Companies
like Capital One....
Too bad Apple doesn't link Bank Accts though, only Debit/Credit Cards.
HusTler
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For some purchases I like to use gift cards or re-fillable debit cards. Don;t keep mpre than you need in it, and move money into it as you need it.
Wow. So who was the problem? Coinbase or Bitcoin. I don't follow internet money. Although I should. I'm not totally convinced about the future of what I call "internet money". Perhaps you can enlighten me?
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to DaiTengu on Sun Sep 06 2020 06:55 pm
Uh, yes. They do.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207882
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Uh, yes. They do.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207882
Um it's only for depositing to your bank acct. not withdrawing.
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to DaiTengu on Mon Sep 07 2020 12:00 pm
the numbers are the same. you don't have to "authorize" it. as long as you have the routing number and account number, you can withdraw as well. (that's how paper checks work)
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Even with a chequing acct? Wow cool. I signed up with PayPal back in 2010 and got $1K withdrawn which wiped me to $0 balance. They investigated it and caught the person responsible for it. The bank had to reimburse me and they changed the acct number. Guess my pwd was too weak and they figured it out easily but I was new to PayPal back then. So call me a little skeptical now. But Apple I believe is to be trustworthy because of their ecosystem. Live under the dome, so to speak as they say.
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to DaiTengu on Mon Sep 07 2020 12:00 pm
the numbers are the same. you don't have to "authorize" it. as long as y have the routing number and account number, you can withdraw as well. (tha how paper checks work)
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Even with a chequing acct? Wow cool. I signed up with PayPal back in 2010 an got $1K withdrawn which wiped me to $0 balance. They investigated it and cau the person responsible for it. The bank had to reimburse me and they changed the acct number. Guess my pwd was too weak and they figured it out easily bu was new to PayPal back then. So call me a little skeptical now. But Apple I believe is to be trustworthy because of their ecosystem. Live under the dome so to speak as they say.
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Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to DaiTengu on Tue Sep 08 2020 06:56 am
So you admit you had a weak password, Paypal and your bank did everything right to fix it, and you're still skeptical?
That's the equivalent of leaving your car unlocked with the keys in the ignition in a sketchy part of town. While the person shouldn't have stolen your money, you shure as hell should have taken better precautions.
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That's the equivalent of leaving your car unlocked with the keys in the
ignition in a sketchy part of town. While the person shouldn't have stolen
your money, you shure as hell should have taken better precautions.
I had assumed from people telling me that they had high encryption. So I thought I would be safe.
I had assumed from people telling me that they had high encryption. So I thought I would be safe.
Re: PayPal With Synchronet Website
By: The Millionaire to DaiTengu on Tue Sep 08 2020 11:17 am
It's also good to do some research online to see what you can read about it, rather than just relying on what people say.
Nightfox
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On 09-08-20 11:17, The Millionaire wrote to DaiTengu <=-
I had assumed from people telling me that they had high encryption. So
I thought I would be safe.
On 09-08-20 14:55, echicken wrote to The Millionaire <=-
"High encryption" can only help so much.
To extend the car analogy, it's like having a car with unbreakable windows, but a key shaped like a popsicle stick. If someone can guess
the shape of the key and make one for themselves, they don't need to
break in with brute force; they can just unlock the door.
Re: PayPal With Synchronet We
By: Moondog to HusTler on Mon Sep 07 2020 09:38 am
HusTler
havens.synchro.net:23
For some purchases I like to use gift cards or re-fillable debit cards. Don;t keep mpre than you need in it, and move money into it as you need it.
i have a virtual cc number i can generate for one of my cards. i dont know w
I had assumed from people telling me that they had high encryption. So I thought I would be safe.
It's also good to do some research online to see what you can read
about it, rather than just relying on what people say.
I had a friend who gave me a testimonial because he signed up with PayPal previously and I trusted him.
You can have all the encryption in the world, but if your password is simple,
r the same password you used somewhere else, your account is going to get broke
into.
For some purchases I like to use gift cards or re-fillable debit cards. Don;t keep mpre than you need in it, and move money into it as you need it.
Re: PayPal With Synchronet We
By: Moondog to HusTler on Mon Sep 07 2020 09:38 am
I just use a debit card and don't put money in it until I purchase something. Last week I got hit for 2 dollars. Paypal returned the money but I still closed the account. I do not like people stealing from me even if it's only a dollar. I've never had unauthorised money taken directly from my debit card. Only from the ebay/paypal combo. To me they are both one in the same.
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