Paypal knows that i'm using vpn

awesomejake · #1 03-22-2017

I just got off the phone with PP customer service, i called them to ask about my limited account, i got limited and they asked for SSN and address and a bunch of other stuffs. My call got redirect to the account limitation department, then this lady told me that my account got limited because i was using a VPN?!

I'm using 24vc fresh plan.

I told her i'm on holiday in thailand and i'm using VPN for netflix, she told me she can't help me unless i'm back in the States....

BigCJ · #2 03-22-2017

Seems like they called your bluff...Did you call them using a USA number? probably what they saw.

GreenBean · #3 03-22-2017

I notice you have been a user here since 2016.

We usually advice to check out here before calling in for a limitation.

123 · #4 03-22-2017

Calling paypal reps can be pretty useless there not really allowed to tell you exactly the reason why you were limited, otherwise that would just help everyone know exactly what not to do next time for their future stealth accounts.

Seems your paypal accounts are pretty new so most likely they limited you because you were marked as high risk for either doing too many transactions too quickly or for doing suspicious transactions, ie the people you were sending or receiving money from.

Then when you called she told you it was because the VPN, but they would never limit you just for using a "VPN". Majority of large business uses some type of VPN for security. Your account must of been marked as high risk for them to do a manual review, and then when you called they just told you what would get you off the phone faster. Would recommend starting slower in the future and splitting transactions between multiple accounts, also be careful how you spend or receive money especially on new accounts.

awesomejake · #5 03-22-2017

I called them using a USA number on my Skype while on VPN, will that be a issue?

If they're are able to detect calls on VPN, how does one call them without being in the States?

sax4 · #6 03-23-2017

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I told her i'm on holiday in thailand and i'm using VPN for netflix, she told me she can't help me unless i'm back in the States....

Paypal reps are full of crap, they probably write Yahoo answers while at their desk

BiN4RY · #7 03-23-2017

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Originally Posted by 123

Then when you called she told you it was because the vpn, but they would never limit you just for using a "vpn". Majority of large business uses some type of VPN for security.

There's a pretty big difference between just using a VPN, and using a VPN to hide your IP.

I honestly wouldn't' be surprised if some of the 24vc's IP ranges are known to Paypal by now, considering the volume of stealthers using it.

zayac_karina · #8 03-24-2017

I was just on the phone with PP, and the lady told me that i cannot add new bank account to my limited PP for withdrawal , because i am using VPN to connect

xDii · #9 03-25-2017

Find very small VPN company with private IP and try again.

GreenBean · #10 03-25-2017

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Originally Posted by nnah

Just google dedicated vpn or proxy alot cheaper.

And find a service well abused by too many others.

You are on a roll with the posts today.

JamesNorth101 · #11 03-26-2017

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Originally Posted by nnah

Just google dedicated vpn or proxy alot cheaper.

Its really not as simple as that

Most VPNs are abused and do not have dedicated IPs

Nearly all proxies are really abused. They are cheap for a reason

empirestate · #12 03-26-2017

It's very important to start very slow, maybe sell 5-10 low risk items per month until you pass the 90day mark.

Nikez87 · #13 03-26-2017

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Originally Posted by JamesNorth101

Its really not as simple as that

Most VPNs are abused and do not have dedicated IPs

Nearly all proxies are really abused. They are cheap for a reason

Exactly. Just remember the saying, "you get what you pay for."

GreenBean · #14 03-28-2017

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Originally Posted by nnah

I use dedicated vpns btw im just saying you can get cheaper alternatives than what most people sell here.

And I am just saying you are a parrot.

**aspkin** · #15 03-28-2017

Anyone can look at an IP address and determine if it's a VPN or not.. it's quite easy.

It's only a problem if that IP has been abused before or not.

Though as 123 has mentioned, your account probably had other issues before the IP address was an issue.

e2free · #16 03-29-2017

Don't understand why main seller of this forum so much support 123 maybe they get commission

Off course 123 also get abused as it's only using for this purpose

empirestate · #17 03-29-2017

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Originally Posted by e2free

Don't understand why main seller of this forum so much support 123 maybe they get commission

Off course 123 also get abused as it's only using for this purpose

They are in cahoots of course, but the whole world is like that.

applepbc · #18 03-30-2017

yup ^ commission is involved

tkt234 · #19 04-04-2017

I called Paypal USA limitations department and 1 representative told me over the phone that I am logged in from a VPN, so looks like they somehow can see that you are logged in or have been logging in from a VPN!

e2free · #20 04-04-2017

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Originally Posted by tkt234

I called Paypal USA limitations department and 1 representative told me over the phone that I am logged in from a VPN, so looks like they somehow can see that you are logged in or have been logging in from a VPN!

Yes they can see what u been using

Dongle are best option

rsot · #21 04-04-2017

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Originally Posted by e2free

Yes they can see what u been using

Dongle are best option

Dongle is a great option but if you are overseas, you will only get that country IP :( sadly

xDii · #22 04-07-2017

Do you pay for VPN service from same PayPal they know you use VPN?