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Across hardware swap listings, PayPal is being used as a payment method for a range of electronics—especially GPUs and accessories—alongside requests for local cash. A Steam Deck buyer also reported encountering a PayPal-related email on a newly purchased device.

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Key Takeaway PayPal is commonly accepted in reseller-style deals, but one report of a PayPal email appearing on a new Steam Deck raises potential account or device-content concerns.
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PayPal is commonly accepted in reseller-style deals, but one report of a PayPal email appearing on a new Steam Deck raises potential account or device-content concerns.

Across hardware swap listings, PayPal is being used as a payment method for a range of electronics—especially GPUs and accessories—alongside requests for local cash. A Steam Deck buyer also reported encountering a PayPal-related email on a newly purchased device.

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Briefing Findings · PayPal is commonly accepted in reseller-style deals, but

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Steam Deck report A user saw a random email on the PayPal page on a brand new Steam Deck

What to Watch

  • If you see similar “random email” reports, follow up by checking r/SteamDeck for additional confirmations and device/account details. r/SteamDeck

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