PayPal called me to know what I bought

guix · 03-29-2008, 03:16 PM

PayPal called me to know what I bought ($1K transaction) to the buyer X, I told it was a domain name which seemed to satisfy them. I think this is standard procedure, is it ? Should I tell the seller ?

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PolurNET · 03-29-2008, 04:03 PM

They really called you? First time I heard the proactive side of PayPal, usually they never care. I have made $5k transactions, but never got any questions asked. Not necessary to tell the seller as long as you know him/her. Good luck!

guix · 03-29-2008, 04:06 PM

Yes they did. I think there's nothing wrong with it, maybe it's their new policy, I'm quite a new customer of them. But would be interested to know if others have been contacted !

robertjr · 03-29-2008, 04:29 PM

I have been contacted at least 4-5 times from them during the last year over purchases. Although, I'm kind of used to it because AmEx calls me nearly every time I make a purchase over 1k outside the US.

guix · 03-29-2008, 04:58 PM

Thanks Robertjr

unholy1 · 03-30-2008, 12:38 AM

I get sometimes calls for the transactions go over a certain amount. That said I get calls from the credit card company even before Paypal ever does.
At least they try to verify your purchases and even if it is sometimes a hassle being called up in the middle of the night (probably due to time zone differences), I still value services that ensure that you are the one who actually made the transaction.

labrocca · 03-30-2008, 01:17 AM

I have gotten calls too over the years. Standard procedure. Paypal isn't the irresponsible company a few bad apples make it out to be.

DotMeDomains · 03-30-2008, 10:37 AM

Well they certainly can't pick-out all the big transactions that goes on everyday out there but maybe they're doing random checking of transactions... you know maybe sort a random search in the airport for security purposes.

Or maybe it has something to do with your type of account that's why it got flagged...I'm just speculating ofcourse.

guix · 03-30-2008, 11:08 AM

Thanks for your answers, for me too this a proof they are a responsible business.

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guix NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 92	PayPal called me to know what I bought PayPal called me to know what I bought ($1K transaction) to the buyer X, I told it was a domain name which seemed to satisfy them. I think this is standard procedure, is it ? Should I tell the seller ? Thanks

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robertjr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 2,295	I have been contacted at least 4-5 times from them during the last year over purchases. Although, I'm kind of used to it because AmEx calls me nearly every time I make a purchase over 1k outside the US. __________________ PhpCityPortal Get 20%-off with "namepros"â€¢CompleteArticles.comâ€¢UltimateFitness.pro :kickass: RobertJR.comâ€¢KaileeGetWells.comâ€¢LiveArticles.orgâ€¢ComicComic.com

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labrocca NamePros Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 6,277 Follow @supportforums	I have gotten calls too over the years. Standard procedure. Paypal isn't the irresponsible company a few bad apples make it out to be. __________________ :$: Support Forum <-- My latest endeavor.:loveyou: Debate Forums Free Online Sudoku My vBum Blog

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PolurNET Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: I ♥ Business Law Posts: 3,082	They really called you? First time I heard the proactive side of PayPal, usually they never care. I have made $5k transactions, but never got any questions asked. Not necessary to tell the seller as long as you know him/her. Good luck!

03-29-2008, 04:06 PM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
guix NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 92	Yes they did. I think there's nothing wrong with it, maybe it's their new policy, I'm quite a new customer of them. But would be interested to know if others have been contacted !

03-29-2008, 04:58 PM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
guix NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 92	Thanks Robertjr

03-30-2008, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
DotMeDomains New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 12	Well they certainly can't pick-out all the big transactions that goes on everyday out there but maybe they're doing random checking of transactions... you know maybe sort a random search in the airport for security purposes. Or maybe it has something to do with your type of account that's why it got flagged...I'm just speculating ofcourse.

03-30-2008, 11:08 AM	THREAD STARTER #9 (permalink)
guix NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 92	Thanks for your answers, for me too this a proof they are a responsible business.

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