[Greg Reimer 7376]

After spending probably close to $10,000 on ebay for parts, car parts, Chevelle stuff, engine parts, and hobby supplies,Pay Pal wanted me to send them my savings account number so they could 'make two small deposits", and for me to monitor my balances then notify them that they occured, so that I could become 'verified'.I didn't believe it, since pay pal is full of hackers anyway.When they attempted to decline a purchase attempt, I go cash only. If a seller won't go with a money order or a bank check,then I don't buy.Ebay owns pay pal anyway, so they have a real cozy arrangement.Some sellers now won't use Pay pal, and one seller refuses to sell in california since he refuses to collect sales tax due to the paperwork and time wasted doing so. It's not all easy out there, but one red flag five alarm no- no is buying from foriegn countries. Once they get into your financial world through your accounts, you can't believe the problems you will have. Cash is always king in most deals.