Re: Paypal & VPN
The TYPE or METHOD of connection is irrelevant (i.e. VPN, proxy, Wifi, cabled, etc)
It's the NETWORK PROVIDER you are connected to that matters. They can easily determine this by the IP address WHOIS database. This not only tells what type of network is being used (Residential, Mobile, Datacenter) but also the name of the provider (company) providing the network connection.
The entire internet IP space is mapped and large firms like eBay or PayPal (as well as most banks) can easily tell what company is providing your connection, and where it's physically located.
This is true for both ipv4 & ipv6 IP space.
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