PayPal Requesting Utility Bill - Living with friend...

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by Rajaie, Sep 29, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hey everyone, I've run into a little problem....

    My account was limited a few weeks ago and now PayPal want me to fax/upload a copy of a current utility bill with the exact name and address appearing in my PayPal account

    Here's the thing, I live with a friend, so the utility bill comes in his name, not mine. So what do I do?
     
    Rajaie, Sep 29, 2008 IP
  2. jryan54

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    Try using a bank statement...they accepted that from me in place of a utility statement etc.
     
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  3. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    What about a Passport or Drivers license, will any of those work?
     
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    They wouldn't aspect passport nor a driving license. Just any bill with you present address would do.
     
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    Your PP account is USA paypal account ?
     
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  6. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    Okay, I got my bank statement as a pdf file, will that do the job?

    By the way, it's a Canadian account.
     
    Rajaie, Sep 29, 2008 IP
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    Print the pdf and fax it. Get the mobile phone and give them this current address and fax tbe bill to them.
    There are a lot of posibillities. I had such problem too...
     
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  8. alex198555

    alex198555 Banned

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    You could try that..

    Or you could phone them up, and ask them to send you a address verification letter..
     
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  9. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    Ot better call them and explain them that u stay with friend ......
     
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    paypal will not accept the bank statement taken online. they need statement which was mailed to you on your name to the given address. Make sure that address on paypal and address on bank statement match. If you stil find difficulty get in touch with me I will help you lift the limitation.
     
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  11. chinnyskinny1987

    chinnyskinny1987 Banned

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    well i live with my parents, when i got limited i sent them th utility of my parents, and all you have to do is that you tell them that you live with your friend and give them the utility of your parents which you put on your paypal when signing up and give the utility bill of your friend to insure them that you are honest to them. and mine was fix and im not having any problems till now
     
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  12. Rajaie

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    Thanks for the suggestions everyone! If anyone has any more, please feel free to add them :)
     
    Rajaie, Sep 29, 2008 IP
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    Dont know if this helps any but most real merchant accounts also want proof of location. But usually any bill is sufficient as long as it proves that you live at that address (Cellphone, etc). It may be best for you to just apply for a business license in the name of that address just to prove that you're legit. You may also want to look into real merchant accounts if you're looking at PP Pro (merchant accounts can be cheaper if negotiated).
     
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    Please PM, me if you have issues, Paypal will only keep limiting your account because your letting them, they can not just freeze your account like that unless your using someones money/card. I know this because ive had over 20 accounts with them and i know who to speak to and who to ask for, there all crooks no matter what, ive never hated a company as bad as them, but ive helped about 30 people out of paypals money holding scam, anyhow just thought u should know
     
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  15. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    JVanHorn, I will try a few things at first, but if they don't work, I will be sure to give you a call (PM, or whatever :p )
     
    Rajaie, Sep 30, 2008 IP