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Discussion in 'Directories' started by templates, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. #1
    So,my PP account got limited on 12/27(merry xmas to me i guess)and finally got removed today after 1 call and about 10 emails.seems that they found 2 gambling links as well as some pharma related links that had got approved.I try to keep links like that out because of this,but some got through somehow...Just a reminder...regardless if you charge or not,if you accept PP on your site and they find these links,PP will find you!My life was almost a living hell because of non-directory related subscription monies that i lost..Beware
     
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  2. NeoGen

    NeoGen Writer

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    Sorry to hear your plight..

    just curious to know what kind of pharma links were those that created this problem...
     
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  3. spice

    spice Active Member

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    What does your PAYPAL account have to do with Gambling or pharma related links I don’t believe that was the reason?
     
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    tmoneys Peon

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    they have limited 10 of my accounts, I am just too lazy to fight over the emails, so i just make new accounts
     
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    Obelia Notable Member

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    It often is, read their TOS. This is because online gambling is illegal in some parts of the US, so Paypal made it their policy not to allow any payments to do with gambling through their service.

    In some cases this includes disallowing payments for links that go out to casino websites. I get the impression that it really depends on who you're dealing with, and that some Paypal employees will interpret this ruling more or less strictly. There have to be some shades of grey about what exactly constitutes a gambling website anyway. Does it only include places where you can place bets online, or do they also mean all of the websites dedicated to discussing gambling or linking to other gambling websites?
     
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  6. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    lmao... but very true :)

    PS if you dont want static then change your paypal link ID...

    Rather then have the link show up in your paypal after submittion has been made make it so
    that it gives a number #005 instead or just the directories name that it was submitted too then
    verify it by the email used ;)

    laterz
    malcolm
     
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  7. hyper

    hyper Peon

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    ban the words(gambling,porn,pharma,etc) from the phpLD submission page...
     
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  8. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    But as the OP told, even if they are not paid via paypal, you get limited :rolleyes:
    Anybody who gets banned , tell them, its a form of advertisement and not a real gambling.

     
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    newbie3 Peon

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    if i look at many bidding directories, then i think a lott of paypal accounts will be closed
     
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  10. humm

    humm बहादुर बच्चा

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    This case isn't valid with phpLB.. since it creates a issue with the IPN ... ;)
     
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    bvannood Peon

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    So i read yust all of this.

    Im from the netherlands and started a bid directory strictly for casino related websites....


    If im correct my paypal can be bannend in the near future?.......
     
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  12. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    Sorry to hear templates. Let them no it was an advert, not a wage set forward to be gambled.


    Well said. I have the Spam Guard Mod which works great at this.

    Exactly

    Say what MH said. I guess im safe being a UK resident :)
     
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    templates sorry to hear of your temporary problems regarding your account, im pleased for you that it is now lifted.

    tmoneys you have 10+ paypal accounts? i thought the limit was 2, like personal and business.

    mikey1090 are you sure that UK residents are safe? i know that a US law should not be used for UK users, but we all know how complicated things can get, can you confirm that being in the UK will not put a paypal account in any danger regarding this matter?

    Would it come down to finer points, like is your site sitting on US servers, UK servers? etc

    Lastly, is anyone running a adult or gambling directory and using one of the specialist payment processors for those industries? and not using paypal at all with those niche directories?

    Anyone done any research into the specialist payment companies?
     
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    loredan Well-Known Member

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    Pipes, I think Paypal's UK Headquarter (which is in London) - paypal.co.uk - works under UK laws. Once your UK bank account is verified you should be ok then. I don't think it will ever come down to the web servers or other similar things. It is only about the fact that you own a UK address and bank account. Not 100% sure but I never heard of an UK citizen having his account closed/blocked for gambling related issues.

    Hope this helps
     
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    Hi loredan, thanks, this really helps to know this, i didn't realise this and feared that they could try and enforce foreign laws on UK citizens, my paypal account is verified and everything completely UK related.

    I currently dont accept gambling/adult etc, and wouldn't introduce that to my current directories, but worth remembering for a niche directory if i ever done one on these slightly more risky niches.

    Of course i would still check if neccessary to be extra safe, but interesting to read the above.
     
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    Freewebspace Notable Member

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    It is always to be on safer side so do n't accept Gambling or poker links as paypal's clearly states that paypal should not be used for gambling and any kind of activities that are linked with gambling
     
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    COBSolutions Well-Known Member

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    It depends on your address with paypal and law of the land you resides
    If the address you states is in a country or state that prohibits online gambling then you go down with paypal
     
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    pipes Prominent Member

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  19. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    Yes i believe you are right since some have always accepted and never
    gotten in trouble due to region where they live and work. :)

    But like someone said... If theres a Will theres a Way :cool:

    thx
    malcolm
     
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