(03-08-2016, 11:05 PM)Popster Wrote: to clarify,  it is the IOP that would get into trouble with Paypal.....I am not sure about the consumer......either way Paypal's stance on this issue is clear.

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(03-08-2016, 10:26 PM)Longbaugh Wrote:

(03-08-2016, 10:04 PM)Popster Wrote: Be careful with Paypal......they are not happy with people using them with IOPs.


As I understand it, IOP's that use PayPal would be in violation of PayPal's terms.......do some research first.

That's why if you buy meds via paypal you have to declare it as a gift, not a business transaction.

(03-08-2016, 11:44 PM)Longbaugh Wrote: Yes, that's what I meant. It's the IOP's account that would get shut down. The buyer doesn't suffer any consequences.

(03-09-2016, 08:58 PM)Charon Wrote: paypalsucks.com

hey, big head.

they used to make one tie up their bank account with the paypal account.

they are known for holding accounts, while they investigate, on a regular basis.  for three months.

and, yes, they hold up ur monies if u r caught engaging in meds or sexual shenanigans for money.

they are on rip off report as far as i recall, as well.

just be prepared:  keep a separate banking account if u can.  

cuz, i don't know about u, but being on a fixed income, if my account is held up, it would be hell for me.

(01-16-2016, 12:39 AM)Zander Wrote: Well Mrchuckey,

WU has no problem sending to a vendor I buy from who ships out of India, if that counts for anything. Again, I don't understand the paranoia about leaving a trail, see my previous post for the reasons.

You do leave a trail when paying with cash. You fill out a form telling them basically everything about yourself and you have to show ID. The data on the ID you use verifying it as legitimate is recorded. The information on those forms are later entered into a computer data base. They keep records of all transfers in a data base, online or at an agent.

If you prefer to use cash at an agent, fine. I will continue to use my computer and pay with a few clicks without having to run out to get cash and then to a WU agent.


I'm done here.