My guess is that some questionable transactions originated from outside of
Hong Kong and they want to know if it was you or if your account has been
cracked by someone else.

Paul

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pic microcontroller discussion list
> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Peter Crowcroft
> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 12:23 AM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: [OT]: suspended from paypal
>
>
> I have been using it quite happily for the last 5 months. But last week
> with no warning nor any cause that I can see they suspended me.
>
> I faxed my ID card, credit account Statement and drivers licence but was
> told today it was still not enough to have my suspension lifted. Instead I
> got the following - in part:
>
> <quote>
> Unfortunately, your account restriction cannot be lifted at this time.
>
> The address you have listed on your PayPal account does not match the
> address you have listed on your credit card statement. Also, have you
> recently traveled outside of Hong Kong? If so where? If not, please log
> into your account and change your password and secret questions.
> Please let
> us know either by the secure webform via email or you can fax us using the
> fax cover sheet and fax us.
> You must use the cover page provided by PayPal.
> </quote>
>
> Now in the registration THEY asked for a street address which I gave. But
> my credit card goes to my PO Box. They themselves caused the reason for my
> suspension.
>
> But then he is asking my travel details. 'If so where'? This is none of
> their business! How can they have the nerve to ask about my travel history
> to get a paypal account??  I have happily told him where he can stick his
> questions.
>
> Paypal might be good for the USA/Canada but I warn people in the rest of
> the world to stay with credit cards.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> regards,
>
> Peter Crowcroft
>              DIY Electronics (HK) Ltd
>        PO Box 88458, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
> Factory: voice 852-2304 2250    Fax: 852-2729 1400
>           M/F, 97 Fuk Wa Street, Sham Shui Po
> Home: voice 852-2720 0255          Mobile: 6273 2049
> Web:  http://www.kitsrus.com        Email: peter@kitsrus.com
>        Yahoo Messenger  'peter5999'  with webcam
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>
>

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