Paypal ebay era at an end?

I think for the time being its best just to sit tight and see what happens.

Its still very early days and too early to conclude whats happening/going to happen.

[stevebills]

Sellers on here are trying to keep us all calm and I cant blame them buts its a bit worrying to b honest

[Callidus]

Originally Posted by stevebills

Sellers on here are trying to keep us all calm and I cant blame them buts its a bit worrying to b honest

Funny how it always comes back to 'sellers'...take some responsibility in general. It's not down to one individual or a group of individuals to address these issues, find solutions and post them to the world.

Just isn't going to happen.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by stevebills

May of already started stealth's are going down fast nobody knows why

That's only your thoughts.

Preferable to not generalize.

[stevebills]

Originally Posted by GreenBean

That's only your thoughts.

Preferable to not generalize.

I wish it was only my thoughts or even dreams

[jeffweico]

There is a lot of conjecture here, many assumptions and a boatload of rumors. What seems to be missing are specifics and facts.

Whenever PayPal makes changes, people panic. Remember the 1099-k issue? It was going to be the end of stealth - except that it wasn't. We shall figure this out. It may take a little time, but we will eventually find the workaround.

PayPal has to strike a balance. It has to be open enough so that people can easily conduct business, but not so open that every scam artist on earth takes advantage of it. So it is a balancing act.

I would only suggest that when posting about this issue, you stick to facts. Or at least make it clear when you are guessing about something. Because the first step in solving this problem is to separate facts from opinions, guesses and theories.

Many of us are working on this issue and we are NOT all selling accounts here. We do this both for ourselves and the community in general.

I will admit, this whole "registered phone number" thing is a puzzler, but we solve puzzles EVERY DAY! One thing I know for a fact is that in the US, there is NO central database of phone numbers and who they are registered to. Each carrier has their own, and many do not share. If there ever WAS such a database here, it went away long ago, when they broke up AT&T which used to be the only game in town when it came to phone service.

So, we must now figure out is what triggers this AND try to figure out how PayPal defines a "number registered in your name". What options do they give you once this has been triggered?

That would be my first question.

[Beth]

Good post @ jeffweico. We will figure out how to solve this problem and get through it.

[digzz]

Should we start a thread to each of are own findings ? I've found some new flags.

[stevebills]

where do we find these facts
What is the Difference Between "Reasoning" and "Guessing"?

[rsot]

Originally Posted by digzz

Should we start a thread to each of are own findings ? I've found some new flags.

There are quite a few UK threads ongoing - go to that subsection and post your findings...or pm a moderator for opinion on whether to post or not

[stevebills]

vgood post jeffweico and I have stopped guessing and reading instead its best way forward

[Baffled]

Will there be a thread then with findings?

Perhaps one main thread rather than multiple threads?

[jeffweico]

Originally Posted by stevebills

where do we find these facts
What is the Difference Between "Reasoning" and "Guessing"?

When you say something like "I got the PayPal message saying my phone was not registered in my name" and I am using a TracFone, those are facts.

When you say that "it happens because this is not a landline" then you are guessing. Because unless you work for PayPal or are INTIMATELY knowledgeable about the inner workings of the telecom system as a whole, you couldn't possibly know that for a fact.

[ad9a9]

Hi

Anyone fwd me the link for the thread about this new phone registration verification? Have tried to look but cant find it on the uk threads...

Also, one of my account is registered to my name as normal with correct home address etc. When i reach the £1900 limit on this and they ask for verification do you think i will be asked to provide docs? Or will they use whatever database they use to pick up that im registered and not ask for docs? Is that the normal protocol?

[JamesNorth101]

You will be asked for docs if you DOB is incorrect.

When you say 'new phone registration verification', which post are you referring to?

If you mean the phone call eBay will sometimes make to new sellers accounts, these have been going on for months. Its one reason having an active phone number is important.

[ad9a9]

Hey

Any update on why these accounts have been getting random limitations applied on ppal?

Ive been ok so far, but want to prepare for the worst..so knowing what causing it will help!

Any feedback much appreciated.

[stevebills]

Seems credit checks are the cause and how to get round them ...well nobody's talking and all cards are held close to there chest
I am taking Christmas off eBay and see whats happening next year so relax like me

[Baffled]

I see so no new intel just yet?

[Callidus]

Even if people do have solutions, if I were them I definitely wouldn't be public ally posting it to every tom, dick and Harry. This is open forum and can easily be seen by the wrong eyes.

People won't just give up info, not going to happen

[Callidus]

Originally Posted by stevebills

Seems credit checks are the cause and how to get round them ...well nobody's talking and all cards are held close to there chest
I am taking Christmas off eBay and see whats happening next year so relax like me

You keep saying credit checks - post how you KNOW this. Please don't link me to the T&Cs that says nothing apart from the systems they use.

[stevebills]

Originally Posted by Callidus

You keep saying credit checks - post how you KNOW this. Please don't link me to the T&Cs that says nothing apart from the systems they use.

well whats your say on it instead of questioning my posts and if u haven't got anything to say try adding something

[SilentHill]

There's a way around everything. Point blank period. Get some sleep