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Is opening a Paypal account with a fake name illegal ?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by Brother Hassan, Jul 19, 2012.

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  1. Postedhere

    Postedhere Well-Known Member

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    #21
    don't use fake names with your paypal account. This is "fraud" and puts your account and money at risk!
     
    Postedhere, Aug 12, 2012 IP
  2. Al Capone

    Al Capone Well-Known Member

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    #22
    I'm no lawyer, but I don't think giving a fake name is illegal or would subject you to civil penalties. Fraud has to be a material misrepresentation.

    Putting a false name is hardly material, but I guess that would be subject to judicial fact-finding. Furthermore, there are not any consequent damages suffered (impliedly so because of the immateriality of the misrepresentation).

    May they freeze your account? Possibly. And they may ask for details you can't provide.

    Should that stop you from getting your money out of the account? Legally speaking, no. Practically speaking, I don't know. But the law is on your side if your account gets locked and they refuse to give you your money in light of your persistent requests.

    I've never tried using a false name so excuse me if I haven't provided the practical insight you were seeking. Should you do it? If you absolutely require a pay pal account and there's no other way, why not. Aspkins forum cover this type of stuff, though I'm not a member. There your more likely to get practical insight on this matter. Pay pals/ebay are pretty evil imo so do what you got to do, as long as it's legal.

    Good luck.
     
    Al Capone, Oct 28, 2012 IP
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    d3monic Peon

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    #23
    Despite the fact that using a fake name is against PayPal terms and service and can have your account frozen, it is not illegal. It becomes illegal if you attempt to use another persons identity, fake identification documents, etc to activate an account.
     
    d3monic, Nov 6, 2012 IP
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    XPEric Well-Known Member

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    #24
    1. Yes, using a fake name is illegal and if PayPal finds out, they'll suspend your account.
    2. It's not illegal to open an account outside the US, you just can't say you're a US citizen.
     
    XPEric, Nov 7, 2012 IP
  5. aira

    aira Active Member

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    #25
    Using fake identity in paypal is risky. Think about it - how will you verify the account in case you want to transfer and withdraw something from paypal to your bank? Just use your real name instead.
     
    aira, Dec 14, 2012 IP
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    #26
    Anything that is "Fake" on the internet is probably illegal.
     
    ruworth, Dec 14, 2012 IP
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    malkram Greenhorn

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    #27
    Using a fake name is not really illegal I think, but they'll have the RIGHT to close your account. But using another (existing) name/infos is indeed illegal. Be careful you'll lose your money with PayPal
     
    malkram, Jan 2, 2013 IP
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    makaylagardner6 Peon

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    #28
    you must use your real name, because you need to have a bank account for paypal to open your account..
     
    makaylagardner6, Jan 3, 2013 IP
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    #29
    How could you get money using a false name? You'll become liable to many years in prison for fraud. . hmmmm
     
    jamesbishop911, Jan 3, 2013 IP
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    #30
    Never open fake paypal account. It is not good.
     
    jickworker, Jan 3, 2013 IP
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    #31
    Honestly, it doesn't matter as long as you don't get caught. This act is black hat and if they find out they will just suspend you or ask you for more info such as SSN. There are ways you can keep it and still cash out.
     
    Internal09, Jan 3, 2013 IP
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    #32
    It depends on what are doing with your paypal account. using fake identities can land you into trouble.
    however if you are going to use your paypal for blackhat things, you might well use fake identities as well.
     
    RiotMan, Jan 3, 2013 IP
  13. Zakirhossain

    Zakirhossain Member

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    #33
    its elegal when they limit they ill ask for document
     
    Zakirhossain, Jun 28, 2015 IP
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    #34
    It's pretty simple, you will surely wake up one day with your account suspended and all funds locked forever.
     
    Shagoon, Jun 28, 2015 IP
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    #35
    You are asking like if robbing a bank is legal or not. Your question has the answer.
    If PayPal finds out they will frozen your account with any money you have there.
     
    pupul, Jun 28, 2015 IP
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    #36
    Don't even try to fake your name to create Paypal account, especially if you are going to sell items and want to receive payments do not fake.

    How ever I live in different country so I cannot get a verified account, but my close relation lives in Florida and I live there for while and got the Paypal Address verified for that address. But I explain it to Paypal. Never try to deceive Paypal or any other.
     
    kulasingha, Jun 28, 2015 IP
  17. Mike In

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    #37
    Any problem regarding TOS or having trouble understanding it.
    Consult PayPal Directly.
     
    Mike In, Jun 30, 2015 IP
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    #38
    One reason why one would think of using fake names to their paypal is that theyre going to scam someone.
     
    TB Ann, Jun 30, 2015 IP
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    #39
    I think is not illegal as long as you act legally and ethically under the fake name, and even if they catch you they can't take any legal action most you can get is your account closed. But anyway to be 100% safe use your initials.
     
    majamkd, Jul 19, 2015 IP
  20. naeemak776

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    Yes of course you can open it and you can add credit card even your card also on fake information. It will be verify and you can use it longtime but just with little care .
     
    naeemak776, Aug 2, 2015 IP
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