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Amex and Paypal scrutiny question..

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:18:42 GMT

I've seen posters mention that Amex can be sketchy, or put extra scrutiny on transactions through Paypal/Ebay if it appears that manufactured spending or stealth cash advances might be happening. I think it's probably much to do about nothing but here's my situation: I just paid off a $3800 balance on my Platinum two days ago. Something popped up on Ebay that I want... and you guessed it... the purchase price is $3800. Do you think Amex might flag this since the amounts are equal and are happenning within two or three days of each other? I've had the card for almost 2 years and it's not a local purchase..if that matters. Paranoid?

Re: Amex and Paypal scrutiny question..

K-in-Boston — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:24:46 GMT

Should be no problem whatsoever as long as the person you're sending money to isn't you, your own business, or someone that can be personally linked to you. I have honestly done thousands of PayPal transactions using Amex cards over the past 16 years with zero problems.

Re: Amex and Paypal scrutiny question..

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:30:56 GMT

Thanks, K! I was hoping you would chime in:-)