Step 5: New Phone Number
Hi issam, you registered on May 21, 2019 8:53 pm, your username is: issam.benammi@gmail.com and your IP Address is: [ipt_address]
Note: Using a phone number that was previously associated with a suspended eBay or PayPal account will link your accounts and cause problems. Luckily it’s easy to get a new phone number. We’ll discuss the different options next!
Now you need a new Phone Number! Like everything else, never attempt to use a previously used phone number and stay away from landlines if possible. There are a lot of options out there including virtual phone numbers, prepaid phones and even free phone services. You need a WORKING phone number because eBay likes to call up new sellers and ask about selling intentions (it’s no big deal, we’ll talk about that later). And without a working phone number you put your account at serious risk.
The great thing about today is that there are a lot more options available then there were a few years ago. You’re not bound to just prepaid phones, phone forward services or using your grandma’s phone. Heck.. if you have a smartphone.. you have access to the Google Play Store or the Apple iTunes Store.. and guess what’s inside? Tons of texting apps and free phone number Apps! Are these options viable for eBay and PayPal? Maybe..
Warning: It’s great to have more options.. I just want you to heed this advice before you start using smart phone app phone and texting services. While a lot of these services are FREE, they’re free because numbers are heavily recycled.This leads to numbers that are quickly used and abused and THUS blocked by eBay and PayPal. If you use these services there is a chance your account will be flagged for review or worse. So you have been warned! More on this in a moment.
Quick run down on the options…
- Prepaid Phone: This is a preferred option (more details in a moment)
- Virtual Phone Number: If all else fails then virtual phone numbers work.
- Free Services (Apps): While a lot of numbers are heavily used and abused… new services popup every day making this a viable solution.
Next we’ll discuss prepaid phone services that you can use and then we’ll move on to virtual phone numbers and free phone app services. Let’s begin!
