Some Security Tips for Beginners using PayPal Account

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by Codbox, Jun 19, 2009.

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    As many people are new to online payment systems they are getting hacked more often by simple mistakes.

    Here are some tips to keep your PayPal Account safe

    1) Never configure your PayPal email with any softwares like outlook
    2) Never use your PayPal email for Signing Up affiliate programs or free services
    3) Never store your Paypal password or password recovery mails in your inbox
    4) Never use any untrusted Email Service for PayPal
    5) Never Login to your PayPal Account using any links in your mail or anywhere else !
    6) I recommend using a special email for PayPal

    Be Safe While Making Online Transactions

    Good Luck :)
     
    Codbox, Jun 19, 2009 IP
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    ecommscript Peon

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    You forgot password!!!
    Mine was too short. It was hacked into and I got my $900 transferred away.

    Make sure it is at least 8 characters, mixing upper&lowercase letters with numbers, if possible characters.
    e.g. h7!Tl@8Kh(qD
     
    ecommscript, Jun 25, 2009 IP
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  3. Codbox

    Codbox Active Member

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    Yes Of course we need a good password too. The longer the password the less it can be attacked through brutal force attack. So use one mixed up with letters ,symbols and numbers.

    You should do the same for your email password too.
     
    Codbox, Jun 26, 2009 IP
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    agentxyz Peon

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    -> Change password at regular intervals of time

    -> Verify ur account soon, to be on safeside.

    -> Enter the residential address same as the one present in passport/license/bill so as to avoid any future problems.

    -> donot open more than two accounts (1 personal and 1 premier/business acc) :D

    Thats all and all the best for your online business..
     
    agentxyz, Jun 26, 2009 IP
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    jhbalaji Well-Known Member

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    Good tip mate...
     
    jhbalaji, Jun 26, 2009 IP
  6. Codbox

    Codbox Active Member

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    For more tips you must ask some questions.
    This thread can help you more with security tips
     
    Codbox, Jun 27, 2009 IP
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    Is there a possibility to get limit my business paypal account for getting payments from Non-Verified buyers?
    My business account is a verified one. Please tell some one.
     
    blog8491, Jun 30, 2009 IP
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    bh4e Banned

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    Good thread friend,,,and the posts too are helpful am new to paypal. This will help me for sure i hope.
     
    bh4e, Jul 1, 2009 IP
  9. Codbox

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    If there is balance in their account then transaction will be made. Nothing there with a verified or non-verified (credit card verified) account
     
    Codbox, Jul 1, 2009 IP