It is no longer possible to buy credits for Backpage, as the site was by federal law enforcement in 2018. Any site currently claiming to be "Backpage" and asking for PayPal payments is likely a scam or an unrelated imitation.
The FBI and DOJ seized Backpage.com and its affiliated domains following a massive investigation into illegal activities.
Do not provide PayPal or credit card information to sites using the "Backpage" name. These sites are often "phishing" for financial details.
Since direct PayPal integration is rare for adult-themed classifieds, you can use PayPal to facilitate payments indirectly:
If you are looking for similar services, most modern alternatives have moved away from direct PayPal payments for credits due to strict adult industry regulations. Instead, many users now use or specialized third-party processors. Status of Backpage
You can use PayPal to buy Bitcoin or other crypto, which is the primary payment method for credits on sites like Bedpage or SkipTheGames .
Some sites accept prepaid cards which you can sometimes purchase using PayPal at authorized digital retailers.
