Alright, well later this month I'm going to be sending quite a large amount of money through PayPal (Approximately $700-$900 USD). This amount is unusually large compared to other transactions I've processed (The most I ever spent through PayPal is about $100 USD, and that was a few months ago). The average amount I send through PayPal is probably between $1.99 - $59.99 USD). Okay, well, lets get to the PayPal question... I've noticed a lot of PayPal accounts getting limited due to various reasons such as suspicious activity, and I was wondering if PayPal would observe this transaction as suspicious activity?.. Some other information on my PayPal Account: Seller Reputation: (7) Verified Buyers Account Status: Unverified Account Type: US Business Total Transactions: 100+ Account created in late February 2007 I have 1 Credit Card attached to my account and 0 bank accounts. I live in the United States. Also, I'm considering buying a Bank Account through DP (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=403940) to verify my PayPal account, is this a bad idea?
As you said you have 1 credit card attached to your paypal account then why don't you get verified through that cc instead of bank account
In the US, you can't get verified through just a credit card, you need a bank account. Also, here is the thread I am considering to buy a bank account from. http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=403940 Besides the bank account question, can someone answer my first question about suspicious activity?
I thought it was only suspicious if it was being sent to your account-- and not if you were paying someone else? Q...
Yes, I think the same. It´s only suspicious if you normally recieve amounts of 1.99$ and then 700$, not vice versa. And gettin it verified is always a good solution, even if adding your real bank account would be better of course.
If you are in the US, why not just use your bank account ? If you are wary about them having your personal bank account, why not just go open a bank account exclusively for Paypal's usage and use that. Buying a fake account may work for a while but Paypal isn't stupid enough to fall for that trick for long. If you value your money and your account, do everything by the book.
Ok, forget about the bank stuff now I guess. Any more answers about the suspicious activity that I need to be aware of?
Keep all documents handy. Since you're going to do something not as usual, you account might be limited at any time.
I don't see a problem if you make a lot of purchases as long as the money is yours. However if you are expecting incoming money then make sure that you have all the necessary documentations such as invoices, proof of delivery and all that handy if needed. Also use the Paypal's Invoicing System for that.
There is absolutely no risk in Sending money from your account. I have already sent thousand dollars at a single time which did not limit my account. SO no problems