am i stupid for getting nervous about lifting my limits on paypal?
 

damn. everytime i get asked for SSN, and to link my CC..i break out in a cold sweat.

someone talk me down off the wall. is this routine and safe? this i paypal! damn. it is supposed to make shopping easier, right?

I hate giving out my SSN. Probably the reason I have never done a free credit check online yet.

Vash, it's a good thing to get nervous over that kind of stuff. Do you have your paypal account tied into an account at your bank just for paypal? I find that it's easiest that if I buy something I put money into that acct. and no matter if it is hacked they can't touch my saving.

Helps the cold sweats.

BR, not a bad idea. NO. i'm gonna do it today.

Good advice above. BTW, I do not use paypal...I've read too many horror stories & complaints.

And make sure you sweep out your paypal bank account as soon as you get the money!

+1.

Internet buying can be risky, but with all things you can minimize those risks.

Vash, glad I could help. I can't take credit for the idea though. My dad came up with it first.

I will not link paypal to a bank account. I use a credit card, so I can dispute the charge if necessary.