Brad wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I would like to open an account at Pay Pal so I can purchase something,
> but I do NOT want to use my credit card, debit card, or have a "link" to
> my bank account.
>
> I went to Pay Pal and searched their web site to see if it is possible to
> send a certified check or money order to open an account and pay
> their service charge, but I failed to find such information. I couldn't
> find an email address to send an email. I called there customer service
> number (not toll free), but due a large volume of calls, I had to hang up
> after waiting over 10 minutes with no idea how much longer I would have to
> wait.
>
> Does anyone know if it is possible to open an account at Pay Pal
> and use a certified check or money order to put into the account,
> plus pay the service fee?
>
> Thanks in advance, Brad
>
> Before you type your password, credit card number, etc.,
> be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC.
>

Just open a savings account at some bank and keep next to nothing in
there until you want to make a purchase via Pay Pal. Then tell those Pay
Pal zipper heads (google on Pay Pal for some scary stories) that you
don't have a credit card, and simply give them your bank info for the
brand new shiny savings account.

Bob