Privacy concerns from a seller

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John

• May 03, 2015 11:18

I have some questions:
1. Do I have to use real name in application?
2. Can I use my company name in application? If yes, how?
3. If I used my real name in application, so after my application is approved, can I change my first and last name? Is there any restrictions on changing names?
4. Do I have to use my real photo in application? What if i want to use my company logo as profile picture?
5. Does the first and last name on my profile have to match the name on my paypal in order to withdraw funds?

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  Pilar

  • May 09, 2015 18:14

  Hi John,

  You have to use your real name, you cannot change your name without providing proof of identification. Also yes your account details must match the name on your application.

  Many Thanks,

  Pilar x

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  Paul

  • May 04, 2015 22:47

  As a seller you sound as untrustworthy as can be (I'm sure you aren't). Don't you think the buyers paying for your services should know your name?

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  John

  • May 05, 2015 09:01

  Then why do you think pph hides your last name and tells you "hey don't worry, we will not show your last name"? And you know what? Say if you are are an American, your name on pph is John S. Who the heck know who John S. is. But say if you are a Korean, and your name on pph is Jung Un K. Now guess who Jung Un k. is.

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  Paul

  • May 05, 2015 09:07

  PPH hides full names because it doesn't want buyers and sellers to contact each other outside of PPH.

  There's a difference between PPH obscuring the name and the buyer and seller providing accurate names.

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  Elizabeth

  • July 28, 2015 00:32

  Yes this is done on Etsy too.

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