Quick Question! Used a fake name on a paypal account

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by confused123, Sep 18, 2012.

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    Okay I used a fake name on a paypal account (yes that was a very stupid move). I only sent money once but got locked as it asked for my to verify my account. My email that I on my primary account have my first and last name on the email address so I didn't want someone to see that. It didn't dawn on me that I could just change my email. Now the fake name account has a balance of 2 dollars to verify my card. Now that my account is frozen, what can I do? I don't want to tell paypal that I used a fake name. Do I just abandon the account instead of trying to close it?
     
    confused123, Sep 18, 2012 IP
  2. bloodmage478

    bloodmage478 Member

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    If you can call them, let them know that you need a name change to verify account as you used a different name to protect your identity being disclosed or something. Good luck

    Yeah it was a stupid move to use a fake name and now you are trying to verify and recover it.
     
    bloodmage478, Sep 18, 2012 IP
  3. confused123

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    Wouldn't they say that I violated their TOS by using a fake name? What would happen from there? Would they take legal action against me?
     
    confused123, Sep 18, 2012 IP
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    No they wont take legal action. But your account is unrecoverable if you ask me.

    Yes they will say you have violated their TOS by using a fake name. What option do you have after getting the account frozen?
     
    bloodmage478, Sep 18, 2012 IP
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    I guess I would want to know is will they try to contact me or will it just remain frozen, so I can just abandon it correct?
     
    confused123, Sep 18, 2012 IP