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The headlines are mostly PayPal being used as a common payment method in hardware swap posts, especially for GPUs, CPUs, RAM, and other PC gear. One notable exception is a privacy-focused post alleging that PayPal fingerprints Chrome Incognito, raising a potential tracking concern.

Contextr/privacyr/hardwareswapView all sources →
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Key Takeaway PayPal is showing up both as a routine checkout option for used PC parts and as the subject of a privacy complaint about browser fingerprinting.
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Sourcesr/hardwareswapr/privacyView all sources →
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PayPal is showing up both as a routine checkout option for used PC parts and as the subject of a privacy complaint about browser fingerprinting.

The headlines are mostly PayPal being used as a common payment method in hardware swap posts, especially for GPUs, CPUs, RAM, and other PC gear. One notable exception is a privacy-focused post alleging that PayPal fingerprints Chrome Incognito, raising a potential tracking concern.

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Privacy claim PayPal fingerprints Incognito Chrome
GPU trade NVLink 3-slot bridge for RTX 3090
Bulk hardware sale Lot includes RTX 3090s and LTO8 tape library
Buyer payment method PayPal or cash requested in multiple swap posts
Parts being traded RTX 3080 Ti, Ryzen 7 5800X3D, EVGA XC RTX 3060

What to Watch

  • Watch the privacy discussion around PayPal and Incognito Chrome for any follow-up evidence or mitigation steps. r/privacy
  • Monitor r/hardwareswap for continued PayPal-based trades of RTX 3090s, RTX 3080 Ti cards, and Ryzen CPUs. r/hardwareswap

Recent signals

  • [USA-VA] [H] Gtx1070 Founder’s Edition, Ddr4 Ram kits, i7 10700F, Msi B460M Pro-Wifi Motherboard [W] Paypal G&S or Local Cash r/hardwareswap
  • PayPal fingerprints incognito Chrome r/privacy
  • [USA-MA] [H] PayPal/local cash [W] Retroid Dual Screen Add-On r/hardwareswap
  • [USA-NY] [H] Paypal, Local Cash [W] Ryzen 7 5800X3D r/hardwareswap
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