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well all of yours sons information would have to match with you ebay account, but just incase i wouldnt do it, because in the future they will ask for a photo id of the info. you provided which is your son and then they are going to find out hes 15 and they will suspend you.

I think if they run a credit check on the SS# they can find out everything about them including age.

HI, TD; Thats the problem, when trying to link the eb and pp--
Thats why the Majority has said to create your own merchant accts..
Then--Yes, you can use a Relatives name for eb... BUT the merchant acct -in your own name, which pp doesnt see--
---Problem with eb + pp-as since theyre linked now--when 1 goes, both go, or both limited, vice versa..
>> If u really need pp, do u have a relative that will allow u to use their eb acct/pp acct if they are a casual buyer? Your mom?

I have one-or-two SS# I could use but was just wondering if pp would realize that SS# belongs to a 15-yr. old?

The way I got around the $500 limit is I have a few accounts...they are all capped at $500 per mo. Well...here is a crazy equation for you: 1pp = $500 2pp = $1,000 3pp = $1,500 etc. etc. Yes, have sell against myelf but so far so good.

They Will Know, It Is Considered Identity Theft.

Are You Serious? Come On. this Is Your Son. Dont Screw With Their Ss# Giving It Out All Willy Nilly.

yea i agree

using a family members info...?
 

how does paypal verify the age of the users? if you have all the information set up, can they find out if they are under 18?

only if you had to send in like passport, or some sort of i.d other than that no :)

p.s Dont send in real i.d :p

Right, unless you send them the docs to prove they're under age, eBay doesn't know.

Yea, guys:
I think youre confused. Modee and Aspkin is correct.

EBAY: doesnt run the ssn
PAYPAL: does, at one time or another.
AND--theres no way to get around the ssn check...

I think greg is answering from a UK perspective since he wouldnt have to submit a SS number. (this is why its good to put flags up i suppose)

EIN verification
 

When Ebay verifies your EIN with a business account. Do they see everything or just the name that the business it is connected to? :rolleyes:

HI: Ive never heard of ebay verifying an ssn/ein or tin...
only paypal does that,,unless its something new?

I apologize, I meant PAYPAL. But again who are we kidding, their both a joke. But the previous question is pertaining to paypal rather. Thanks

Is it in the user agreement or terms and conditions that PayPal is allowed to run a credit check?

Yes, plus Paypal handles funds/ basically fronts u the money while they collect from the buyers bank, etc..So in effect--they are advancing u funds.. :)

Can anyone tell me about EIN?
 

THey want my EIN but of course I am using a fictitious name. What to do. I am still able to withdraw funds in the meantime but I am sure the you know what is about to hit the fan. If I provide them with the EIN, do they look up all the info of just see that the EIN matches my business name?

Any thoughts what will happened if I send ssn with name match,but street address on credit file is different ?Will it be approved by paypal?

Hey tiredofebay

What ever happened with paypal requesting your EIN number? Did you pass through it with just the EIN or do they want more?

Can i just enter someone elses SS#

Or can paypal verify the name with the SS#

Hey, nobody is talking about a Canadian PP account. I live VERY close to CA...I might just open an account there without my SSN.

Thoughts?

ba61590

No you can't enter someone elses SSN unless it matches the name exactly that is attached to the SSN. If you have a family member,friend or associate that is willing to let you use their name and SSN then yes you can input that number. This question has been posted on this site alot and one that I was wondering and did find the answer to. I hope this helps.:)

Paypal social security number or EIN?
 

Does anyone know if I can use a employer identification number instead of my social security number for paypal. I have done everything right and things are going great but sooner or later i might have to submit my SSN. If i could avoid this then i got ebay and paypal nailed to the wall. :D

Like Modee says this is all superfluous!
You can't exist on ebay forever under cover.
You must have a proxy--a relative who will establish an account
under their name, address, phone number, etc and allow you to run the business.
This should be a blood relative only.
Every one I know loves easy money so offer incentives to this relative up front and
every time you make a sale say 1% of net. As a bonus incentive, if their SS#/DL is ever needed an added $500 for producing each. Just think each step will be welcomed and you will be glad to pay as your proxy identity and trust will be established and solidified. This will go a long way for your peace of mind rather than going to sleep each night worrying for the rest of your life.

You can last on eBay FOREVER..just ditch paypal and get a merchant account

Paypal check age of SSN?????
 

Does Paypal checks the age of the SSN that you provide when they ask for it?

If you give them SSN, I would assume they can find your age, or at least your birth date.

Modee, I was pretty sure it was discussed before as well. However imthatguy and I spent quite some time looking for the information with the search. But neither of us had any luck.
So I said to imthatguy, Let's leave this as a thread 'cos probably Modee or HWGA might help with an answer. One down, one to go, eh?
ps, kinda thinking it might have disappeared like deleted threads posts etc.;)

If the date of birth is the only thing that is off, I don't think it will be a big deal. PayPal usually focuses on your credit and I guess name and address. If one minor thing is off, is that cause for alarm? I don't think so.

My understanding (I could be wrong) is that they use the SSN to run the credit check to check your identity.
We all know that they will be given the name, address, city, state, DOB, other addresses and credit score.
I know that I personally have information on my real credit check that is WAY off base.
So there is probably information that they do NOT use.

If they do check the DOB from the Credit check and compare it to the one you posted when registering on PP if it is close it should be OK
BUT if the DOB on your credit check says you were born in 1922 and you used 1984 when you filled out your PP application, that might throw up a flag.
I am sure they are focusing more on the name & address information to compare to the info you used at account set up time.

Once again this is my opinion and NOT fact.

If the account holder is under age or deceased, the PayPal account will be permanently limited.[/QUOTE]


My brother has been "my deceased" brother for many years. He has had checking accounts, credit cards and on and on. He even filed for food stamps when he hurt his back and couldn't work and they gave them to him! No one has ever said a word...

My brother has been "my deceased" brother for many years. He has had checking accounts, credit cards and on and on. He even filed for food stamps when he hurt his back and couldn't work and they gave them to him! No one has ever said a word...[/QUOTE]

i dont understand, can you explain

My living brother is using my deceased brother's identity.

yea but the thing is i was going to use my 9 year old nephew ssn... so he wont really have credit

Well you are a real stand up person.
You have ruined the credit for someone less then 10 years old.
I hate to tell you but his SSN is already in the system of the 3 Credit Bureaus.
And look... You have already messed up his credit.
I have names for people like you, but I can't say them here.
It is about the same think I call a child molester.

Definitely agree...

i believe he said he WAS going to use the SS...

some of you people are just plain rude and really need to get your acts together

especially you HWGA, you seem to get away with a lot of snotty remarks on people.. if you're having a bad day, you shouldnt take it out on the members of the forum. He simply offered a sugestion and you compare him to a child molester... is that called for?

^^^^
Yes it is called for...
What if that was your kid he was thinking about screwing up their credit?
How would you feel then?
Why even think about picking on kids...
Uncalled for and unacceptable.

Once again I agree. Don't screw up someone elses life to possibly make yours better. HWGA does make some comments I do not agree on but this subject is crazy, abusing someone elses credit is rediculous.