WoW Gold & Paypal | What Are The Risks & Dangers?

If you're reading this article you will probably be thinking of making a WoW gold purchase in the near the future. By far the most popular method of payment for WoW gold is Paypal, but there are some issues you should be aware of before purchasing.

This article aims to better inform World of Warcraft players so that they can make a safe and convenient purchase of WoW gold using Paypal.

Paypal will allow you to choose the source of your payment, usually credit/debit card or using the balance of your Paypal account. Whilst you may think this is a relatively trivial option, it is actually crucial to keeping your transactions safe.

Debit card and Paypal balance payments DO NOT provide protection from fraudulent sellers and service providers. If you pay using either of these methods, and do not receive your WoW gold order, you will be required to file a complaint with Paypal, provide evidence and wait 6 weeks for your case to be resolved. Even then, there is no guarantee that you will receive your money back, even if Paypal does rule in your favour.

Credit card payments do provide you with the necessary protection to feel confident about your purchase. Due to the logistics of payment, you may call your credit card company to reverse a payment if you ever feel unhappy or uncomfortable with the transaction. This action is immediate and cannot be stopped by the seller or Paypal.

Bottom line: use a credit card.

If your only option of payment is debit card or Paypal balance then you will need to do a little research. The purpose of this is to guarantee you're dealing with a legitimate provider so you don't need to worry about fraud or non-delivery.

Here are some things to look out for when researching a company:

1. Location

Find a company in the USA or Europe. Too often we hear horror stories about players dealing with Chinese companies only to be ripped off and then ignored. You will not be able to gain a refund or hold a Chinese company to account, so it's best just to avoid them.

How do you know where the company is from? Contact their Live Support and ask questions; you'll soon find out where the company is really from. 

2. Verify Credibility

There are two great independent sources to verify the credentials of WoW gold sellers; MMOBux.com and BizRate.com. MMOBux is particularly useful as it provides research from independent observers, offers user reviews and has a great forum to discuss the issues you might have along the way.

3. Paypal Verified

When you proceed with an order you will be able to see the verification status of the seller's Paypal account. "Paypal Verified" means the company has taken steps to prove their credibility. If the company you've chosen is not Paypal Verified, find another company. 

Here are some examples of good and bad WoW gold sellers, and how you can identify them for yourself: 

We've chosen MOGS.com as an example of a good WoW gold seller for the following reasons:

- They are based in Ohio, USA (confirmed by MMOBux).

- Customer Support is available via Live Chat and Telephone, and is provided by in-house staff.

- They are ranked #1 overall by BizRate and #2 overall by MMOBux.

- They are "Paypal Verified".

We've chosen WoWMine.com as an example of a bad company for the following reasons:

- Based in China (confirmed by BizRate).

- Customer support is outsourced to South-East Asia or available as an automated service via telephone.

- They have a ranking of 56% customer satisfaction at MMOBux and a rating of "Poor" at BizRate.

- They have been implicated in fraudulent and criminal activities such as hacking player accounts, in-game spamming and attacking competitor websites.

Keeping safe whilst purchasing WoW gold is critically important so that you can continue to enjoy your time online. If you have a credit card, be sure to use it, and always take steps to verify the identity and credibility of a company before buying.

Good luck and see you in Azeroth!