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Possible silly mistake - what next?

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  • oligopoly
    oligopoly Posts: 395 Forumite
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    Turns out it was legit. A family bereavement meant he was all over the place and unable to respond properly. Relieved and gutted for him at the same time. Cheers all
    Increasingly money-conscious
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  • cheesetoast
    cheesetoast Posts: 258 Forumite
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    EarthBoy wrote: »
    If more people used Paym/Pingit you could be sure you were sending money to the correct account because your friend's mobile no. would be linked to their bank account. You wouldn't have to ask for their bank details.
    You can PayPal to a mobile number. So long as they're signed up to PayPal, it links the mobile number to the PayPal account, and deposits it there. They can then withdraw it as usual, turns up in their account in a few seconds.
  • Saver-upper
    Saver-upper Posts: 2,348 Forumite
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    Well,I am pleased for you it didn't turn out to be a con.
    I am sorry for your friend,though.And now we know the circumstances,not having heard anything is understandable.
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  • EarthBoy
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    cheesetoast wrote: »
    You can PayPal to a mobile number. So long as they're signed up to PayPal, it links the mobile number to the PayPal account, and deposits it there. They can then withdraw it as usual, turns up in their account in a few seconds.

    That's a bit of a faff though, if they just want the money. With Paym the money goes straight to their bank immediately; they don't have to move it there from a third party app./site.
  • anoncol
    anoncol Posts: 982 Forumite
    EarthBoy wrote: »
    That's a bit of a faff though, if they just want the money. With Paym the money goes straight to their bank immediately; they don't have to move it there from a third party app./site.

    I know. Why involve a third party at all?
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