05-17-2008, 12:09 PM
First and foremost, NEVER access your PayPal account through an e-mail link.
If it's a phishing e-mail, of which there is no shortage, your personal information
and account could be compromised just by clicking on the links.
Always type PayPal.com directly into your browser when accessing your account.
Also, keep your computer protection up to date.
As for the gigs that request your PayPal info...as SageMother already stated, there ARE
legitimate ones that only pay via PayPal. Giving just the e-mail address alone is not likely to compromise your account.
If it's a phishing e-mail, of which there is no shortage, your personal information
and account could be compromised just by clicking on the links.
Always type PayPal.com directly into your browser when accessing your account.
Also, keep your computer protection up to date.
As for the gigs that request your PayPal info...as SageMother already stated, there ARE
legitimate ones that only pay via PayPal. Giving just the e-mail address alone is not likely to compromise your account.