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How do you make paypal anonymous?

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by Potsie, Nov 19, 2009.

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    I would rather not give out my personal information, including name, to paypal buyers. Is this possible?

    If not, would 2checkout be an alternative?
     
    Potsie, Nov 19, 2009 IP
  2. dlprentice

    dlprentice Well-Known Member

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    all you do is give out your e-mail otherwise its pretty much anonymous. They see your name I think thats it.
     
    dlprentice, Nov 19, 2009 IP
  3. alex.ohc

    alex.ohc Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Create a buy now button.
     
    alex.ohc, Nov 19, 2009 IP
  4. Potsie

    Potsie Peon

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    Whenever I buy something from someone using paypal I get their name.

    Example: "You sent a payment of $15.00 USD to Joe Blow"

    How would Joe set it up so his name is not sent to the buyer?
     
    Potsie, Nov 19, 2009 IP
  5. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    You can use a business account...

     
    Kerosene, Nov 19, 2009 IP
  6. Moses8595

    Moses8595 Peon

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    Yes, you can create a paypal business account..But business accounts allow you to do business under a company
     
    Moses8595, Nov 19, 2009 IP
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    Traffic-Bug Active Member

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    I think it is pretty much difficult. If you're not going to reveal your real name, how would you withdraw the money to your bank account? The name on the bank account should match with the name on your paypal account in order to withdraw money via paypal. Then you would have to create a new identity itself in the new name.
     
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    hello,
    it is not possible with personal account .you should upgrade to business account to protect your name and all other personal information from buyers.i think you use other payment processes such as viritual credit cards..they are not real credit cards but you can hide your personal details
    regards!
     
    iwillguide, Nov 19, 2009 IP
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    The only way you can do it is via a PayPal Business Account, then it is the name of your business that is displayed to customers.

    The name is shown to customers for security reasons. If I am on a PayPal site sending someone money, I want to make sure I am sending it to the right person and by seeing that person's name or business name ensures the money is going to the right place.

    Even sending money by Western Union, the sender needs your name... I don't really see how someone can send you money via a third party processor and not know any details about the recipient.
     
    nyxano, Nov 19, 2009 IP
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    I Think no matter if anyone knows who you are... except you had a bad reputation on the internet.. maybe.. :)
    But, try paypal business account.
     
    zearth, Nov 19, 2009 IP
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    HostWinds_Jesse Member

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    Or you could use bitcoin...
     
    HostWinds_Jesse, May 30, 2016 IP
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    Nadine Renee Peon

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    The advice you've gotten so far is spot on. You can use a business account to set your name and contact info up so they don't receive your personal info.
     
    Nadine Renee, Dec 10, 2016 IP
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    kristinapanwood Peon

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    using a VPN allows to make payment online anonymously and securely. I would recommend using one of VPN providers like Privatoria or PIA
     
    kristinapanwood, Aug 21, 2017 IP
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    Spartan14 Active Member

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    Well with personal acount you cannot do this but try instead a business acount
     
    Spartan14, Aug 21, 2017 IP
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    happpy Well-Known Member

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    make a new paypal account under a fantasy name and receive money there. then regularly forward money to your real account.
    change fantasy account before you hit any limits so money does not get stuck
     
    happpy, Dec 21, 2019 IP