Date Received: 2021-04-05
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: PayPal closed my account for no reason and will not help me with getting it back up and going. I am not sure if this is some mistake as I assume it has to be. I have not been able to get help from them for months but I just remembered I could file a report on here as I feel they are not doing their job properly. My email linked to my PayPal is " XXXX ''
Company Response:
State:
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-04-05
Issue: Fraud or scam
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX I purchased 2 concert tickets from my XXXX XXXX using paypal. I then went on XXXX when i became suspicious of the tickets and found the same seats I purchased still for sale on XXXX. I filed a dispute with paypal and my bank and even though I provided proof that the tickets are fake i was declined both times.
Company Response:
State: LA
Zip: 705XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-04-05
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: PayPal closed my account for no reason and will not help me with getting it back up and going. I am not sure if this is some mistake as I assume it has to be. I have not been able to get help from them for days but I just remembered I could file a report on here as I feel they are not doing their job properly and it is effecting me a great deal as I used PayPal quite frequently. My email linked to my PayPal is " XXXX ''
Company Response:
State:
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-04-05
Issue: Fraud or scam
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/XXXX, 2020-funds transferred to a XXXX XXXX in amount of {$500.00}, this was to purchase a XXXX. Upon transfer, I realized this person was a scam. Within 5 minutes, I knew this was a scam as the recipient of the money was no longer able to be contacted. I immediately called the " contact '' number on Venmo 's mobile site. The automated answer stated that due to covid there were no people available to answer phones and to leave a message. I decided to call XXXX XXXX bank and they were available to take my call and I placed a stop payment as the money transfer had not occurred yet. XX/XX/XXXX, 2020-receive email from Venmo stated that they " covered '' my funds transfer! I was also notified that my account was frozen. I then responded to email with the information that I had been scammed and was not aware that they would " cover '' my funds to pay a scammer. XX/XX/XXXX, XXXXreceive another email from an " account specialist '' stating that " it is in within my rights to dispute the payment with my bank '' ( ie stop payment ) but that I am still to reimburse Venmo. XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX-I responded to the XX/XX/XXXX email and received yet another email with " Do any of these articles answer your question? '' Which did not assist me in any way. XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX-I login to Venmo online chat service, no resolution. I have that printed transcript from that chat. I stated the issue, that the money sent should not have been sent due to the funds not being there and that they should not have sent on my behalf. Since the above dates, Venmo has continued to call me and harass me to pay them money that I do not owe as the person of interest is the scam artist and that they should try and find him. They have since continued to call me and harass me via phone and email. I also had a friend of mine transfer money to my Venmo account ( before I had the chance to tell her not to XXXX and Venmo has taken that money as well. The total amount due to me is {$140.00} ( XXXX from previous balance, XXXX for stop payment fee from bank, and XXXX from recent transfer from a friend ). Venmo can seek the XXXX from @ XXXX. If a consumer places a stop payment on their bank account tied to a virtual wallet, the company ( Venmo ) should maybe stop, and reach out to the person who has stopped payment and ask for a reason why to prevent this type of fraud from happening. The constant calls and emails is ridiculous and is harassment of a law abiding citizen who would not be in this predicament had Venmo contacted me to ask the reason for freezing the bank account transfer, but as I soon found out, calling their help line did not help.
Company Response:
State: KY
Zip: 40356
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-04-05
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2021 Paypal limited my account the moment after I loaded {$500.00} of my own cash at a nearby XXXX XXXX store. I have provided all of the information requested of me but my account remains limited. I received an email from XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2021, XXXX XXXX and it stated the following : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2021, XXXX XXXX ( 2 days ago ) to me Dear XXXX XXXX , Thank you for your cooperation in completing the review of your account. You've already completed the following actions as part of our review : - We've received acceptable copies of the following documents or information : We're still unable to complete the review process of your account at this time. Please help us finish this process by completing the following steps : Provide a copy of a valid identification document, such as your driver 's license, passport, or any other government issued identification document. Please provide tracking information for following transaction ( s ) to confirm the buyer received your items. -Transaction ID : XXXX Please include the following information : * Tracking Number * Name of Shipping Company including the address of their website * PayPal Transaction ID You can input this information in the Transaction Details page of your PayPal account. If you can't obtain a tracking number, please provide proof that the item was shipped. A Proof of Shipping document can be obtained from the post office or company that shipped your item. You can upload this document to us in the Resolution Center. Please help us by completing the required steps within 10 days from the date you receive this email. If we receive no response within 10 days, you will need to contact us by phone or email so that we can manually update your case status. After you complete these steps, we will review your information and contact you about the status of your PayPal account within 2 business days. We may ask you to provide further information if necessary. Thank you for your co-operation and support. Please let us know if you need further assistance. You may contact Customer Service by clicking 'Contact Us ' at the bottom of the PayPal website. Sincerely, XXXX PayPal Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Copyright XXXX PayPal. All rights reserved. I can not verify if this email is genuine because I am not allowed to contact PayPal in any way during this process. They referred to a transaction ID that does not exist in my account, and after they confirmed that I verified my identity, they then proceed to say that I have not provided it. What is going on??? I just want my money ; I will never ever ever use Paypal services again.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 10456
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-04-05
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Subissue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2021, I filed a dispute with PayPal on a transaction through XXXX. I notified PayPal Credit and Pay about the transaction dispute ; on XX/XX/2021, Paypal Credit put charged {$280.00} back on my account. Paypal never closed my account dispute ( Case ID : XXXX ) ; they sided with the person that conned me on XXXX. A seller sent me the tracking number ; however, the item was not a XXXX sXXXX. It was a bag of rubber bands that they sent to me. I felt that this seller had duped me. I have provided the pictures to Paypal to show proof with the tracking number included with the package. After the item was purchased from XXXX, the person removed his account from the seller 's log. I provided the information with pictures. I sent all the information to Paypal, yet they sided with the seller. I will not allow the seller to con me. I sent all the evidence to Paypal ; it angers me that they sided with the seller without contacting me for more evidence. They have delayed the dispute ; the credit card company ( Paypal credit ) recharged {$280.00} without contacting me immediately. I feel that Paypal is looking the other way, allowing fraud transactions to occur. I waited over 4 hours to reach a live person they still did not resolve my situation I had to hang up.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 92870
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-04-05
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: My PayPal account was limited for 180 days beginning last year following a transaction that I attempted to clear up with PayPal without any success despite availing all the requested documents. I resolved to wait for the 180 days which I completed but PayPal still denies me access to my funds as I can only withdraw the funds from a XXXX XXXX account despite originating from XXXX. I have made requests to the company to permit me to use the banking option I was using previously or to link a local bank account but this has been unsuccessful. My PayPal email is XXXX.
Company Response:
State:
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-04-05
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: PayPal limit my access temporarily account for no reason and will not help me with getting it back up and going. I have provided them my identification as well. They are asking me to provide credit card statement even though I havent linked any credit card on my account. I am not sure if this is some mistake as I assume it has to be. I have not been able to get help from them for months but I just remembered I could file a report on here as I feel they are not doing their job properly and it is effecting me a great deal as I used PayPal quite frequently. My email linked to my PayPal is : XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State:
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-04-05
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: PayPal closed my account for no reason and will not help me with getting it back up and going. I am not sure if this is some mistake as I assume it has to be. I have not been able to get help from them for months but I just remembered I could file a report on here as I feel they are not doing their job properly and it is effecting me a great deal as I used PayPal quite frequently. My email linked to my PayPal is XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State:
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-04-04
Issue: Problem when making payments
Subissue: Problem during payment process
Consumer Complaint: On XXXX XX/XX/2021 I sent my daughter {$150.00}. and she told me she Never received the money because she lost that paypal card so she doesn't have access to get the money so She contact paypal who told her that the person who sent the money have to contact them so I did they then told me that the money would return to my Acct in 30 days and it's been over that time frame and I still haven't gotten my money back or any response from Paypal
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 10459
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-04-04
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A