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<p>[QUOTE="ToughCOINS, post: 2004004, member: 20480"]Very sorry to hear of this incident JW . . . as Josh suggested you do, I have always kept my PayPal balance at zero. I transfer all of the funds out every time I record a new sale and prepare the packaging for shipment. This practice can be inconvenient when I have to issue a refund because the account goes negative and freezes up activity until the refund clears my bank, but I've only had that happen 3 or 4 times, and the added layer of security is well worth it to me.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also do not use on-line banking. Doubtless, the tellers at my bank hate it when I show up in person merely to confirm my balance, and nothing more, but that's the best way to protect myself. I'm sure they think me a troglodyte.</p><p><br /></p><p>You have my best wishes for a complete recovery of your funds . . . Mike.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ToughCOINS, post: 2004004, member: 20480"]Very sorry to hear of this incident JW . . . as Josh suggested you do, I have always kept my PayPal balance at zero. I transfer all of the funds out every time I record a new sale and prepare the packaging for shipment. This practice can be inconvenient when I have to issue a refund because the account goes negative and freezes up activity until the refund clears my bank, but I've only had that happen 3 or 4 times, and the added layer of security is well worth it to me. I also do not use on-line banking. Doubtless, the tellers at my bank hate it when I show up in person merely to confirm my balance, and nothing more, but that's the best way to protect myself. I'm sure they think me a troglodyte. You have my best wishes for a complete recovery of your funds . . . Mike.[/QUOTE]
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