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Name variation or just different name??
 

I'm just wondering if the members here are creating their accounts with name variations or just a totally different name and is one better over another?

I personally have some with different name but I seem to favor the name variation , I just find it easier to withdrawal to my bank account

I make it easy.

I use my Real Name, totally different Address...and if possible, different state(s). Works better than a totally different name, this way I don't have to worry about mismatch names with the bank accounts.

Ok awesome ,yea this is what I do for almost all accounts but was starting to worry that it wasnt the right move, but good to hear others are doing this with no problems

Yup, the way I see it is...There are a ton of people with similar names, whose ebay to say those names don't actually exist. I personally don't worry, I'm Hispanic and have the most common name known to the world so it's no biggie.

Different names...variation of names...stealth creation names - I use them all for operations. Banks I use have no problems with money coming in - even with high amounts, you leave some there (like a pp account) - dont drain completely...pay your monthly fees - keep good relations

Señor Taco, I presume?

Names are whatever is most suitable for stealth purposes.

I do varieties.

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Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata....I mix it up!

I prefer Frank Zapata

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Ebeyward Peypalo

Ricardo Sebastian Oliver Tomas


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The future stealth name right there GB :) witty

:eek: how did u find my stealth account :doh: time to change it....

MM78 - read between the lines of the name posted by GB .... :FF:

Ah!Carumba!


Read some of that again


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Hilarious GB - time to Get Back to Great Business!

i just did that, and it was a Netspend, not a traditional bank. It is the first time PP denied Netspend and said add another bank, and said it was "under review" but you could add another bank if you wanted.

A lot of Prepaid Cards are not fond of Paypal deposits...even if they are in your real name.

Best to use a real bank account.

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Glad I found this thread, and this is currently my main concern which is also why this is my first message in this forum. Nice to meet you all!!
So my case is different. There are not many people living on earth who have the same last name as I do. In fact there are about only 20 PEOPLE (!) in the whole world with the same LAST name as I have. I live in the US but I am originally from a different country. Worst news - my first name is also not very common due to my origin, and I am the ONLY one in the whole world with this combination of first and last name. Lucky me ah? However, I am able to change one letter in my first name to make it a very common American name. Would that be a good idea to just change my first name and leave my family name as is? Again, it is a very very rare last name. I am afraid paypal would quickly link it to my ebay suspended account (my old pp account with my real last name is still function).
I know many Banks don't care who deposit money the account, but which bank I should stay away from regarding this issue (different name deposit money on weekly base)? Thanks!

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Any prepaid debit card company that gives you an account and routing number Is definitely going to reject mismatch names USUALLY

This is because many id thiefs use those types of accounts for ⊗⊗⊗⊗ tax refunds, so they wont accept mismatch generally. Usually the bank is bankcorp.

Many others will know ones that dont. I just use 2 banks which I know accept mismatch names so never needed to explore. Goodluck. Hope that helped.

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Vary your last name too.

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Thank you.
Which banks are you using?
And also, You say you are using two banks, so I am guessing you have few accounts with each bank? Wouldn't that be an issue if I open several account with the same bank (with my real identity/details) and having different names rather than my own name depositing money to them?

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Regardless of bank, if you have few accounts open - you keep amounts in reasonably low amounts coming in AND you should leave some balance in to show good faith

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Thanks rsot.

It might be a question that can't be answered, but "in reasonably low amounts".
Is there any specific amount that I should avoid reaching?

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Always keep $25.00 in any 1 account. Thats usually most banks minimum they like to see in a checking account

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ok so im confused on how the whole bank acc and credit card thing is set up.
so basically i can make any bank account such as wells fargo, chase or boa and simply just go out and get a netspend prepaid card?

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You're not seeing the big picture.

What you SHOULD do is the following:
1. Buy either a VCC from the forum OR Buy a Visa/MasterCard Gift Card that has been mentioned to work.
2. ADD the VCC or Gift Card to Paypal Account
3. Purchase a VBA from a forum seller
4. Add it to Paypal
5. Once your Ebay/Paypal account actually last long enough to sell without issues You add a REAL Bank Account.
6. Withdraw

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so i cant just withdraw after i sell a few items?
what exactly does "OnceEbay/Paypal account actually last long enough to sell without issues" mean?! i have to wait weeks??
and wont that trigger some kind of red flag for ebay and paypal if i just switch my information with my REAL information.. i kind of want them to be some type of burnout account...

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meaning the stealths i create i dont really plan on keeping them for THAT long just to have access to selling my jewelry online

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ADD your real bank account if you want but if the account goes down in one week you can't use that bank account again, and that's a waste of a bank account, so the point is add a vba and once your account is running smoothly without any issues and you feel comfortable it's going to last a while then you just add your real bank account and then you can withdraw,

you don't switch your info to your real info keep the account and all details the same stealth info you set it up as, just add your real bank account that's it.

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Just seen this thread as I have been becoming increasingly concerned as all my Stealths so far have name variations with all other details completely different.

My first stealth was created over a year ago and I have hardly used it. As I have learnt a lot in this time frame, I have been worried about the name issue.

Slightly more at ease now.

Had a sale on it this morning and in the last few minutes I have received an email.

Limits lifted from 10/700 to 30/1400.

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It all depends on your bank. Some banks dont accept payments thats not in the account holder name. So if you are not withdrawing the money from ppal into a bank or your bank accepts any money as long as the sort code and account number matches then it doesnt matter what names you use for your stealth.

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I was thinking more in terms of linking. The Bank issue I am fine with.

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With ebay UK, it is likely a manual review will pick up name variations.

They seem to have more of an edge than across the pond.

If possible avoid name variations....

Stealth is not linking to old info.

:peace:

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Important to confirm that the bank is stealth friendly :) Great posts around the forum for many banks

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Another benefit of name variations over keeping the same name(if you have a very common name) is that if ebay or paypal calls you, it will be easy to figure out which account they're calling about.

If all your accounts are in the same name, then you could have a hard time quickly figuring out which account they're calling about, without letting on that you have more than one account or sounding suspicious.