F-CK Paypal

Pishta, sorry you got crapped on. Internet predators deserve the same thing sexual predators should get - drug out behind the barn for a "can't-misunderstand-it" lesson concerning their behavior.

Lots of good advice here. I've always been careful where I leave my CC info, and if possible I enter it each time. I don't have the site auto-remember it for me. My card just updated with a new expiration date so now I can be even more careful moving forward. I like the idea of setting up extra account to link to PP and keeping the balance low. Put money in when I want to buy, take money out when I get paid for something. Also, I use a credit card for just about all purchases so I have the ability to dispute this kind of garbage. Nothing links to my checking account and nobody has access to the account to take out a monthly payment. I send them a check.

Something to consider if your institution supports it, is use two-factor authentication. I have it set up on any account involving money. Yes, it's a PITA but better safe than sorry.