Was going to pull the trigger on a CRC order via Paypal. The method of choice since the card scamming incident.
Clicked “pay with Paypal” and get a front screen asking for my full account number “to help protect my account”.

Is it just me? or is this dodgy?

I just get a log in for paypal.

How much do you trust Paypal’s security?

There should be an explanation page linked from the front screen you refer to.

From memory, I recall that they debit a small random amount, you then access your bank statement and tell the Paypal website how much was debited and that confirms your identity (or that your identity has been thoroughly stolen). Oh, and you get credited the money back.

Of course, check that the web address is paypal.com or .co.uk and not paypal.wewillripyouoff.com, i.e. that you haven’t been redirected to a phishing site.

…I take no responsibility if you lose all your money.