Credit card or prepaid card -- Problem getting a card or closing an account -- Complaint #4524228
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4524228
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Problem getting a card or closing an account
Sub-Issue: Trouble closing card
State: Virginia
ZIP Code: 22315
Date Received: 2021-07-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-08-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American
Consumer Narrative
Dear Sir or Ms. : This comsumer complaint is being sent to your office after Venmo 's unlawfully freezing my Venmo card account for nearly 3 months without any authority and consent, In XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXXVENMO HAS STILL CORRUPTLY HELD MY {$11000.00} deposit was made from my fiancee ' XXXX XXXX 's late father 's sale of his property into my Venmo account. The deposit was to repay me {$10000.00} she got from me, and her repaying me back from her sold real estate her attorney sold in her inheritance. Similarly, nearly {$25000.00} was illegally transferred from my XXXX XXXX bank acct. and {$3500.00} was unlawfully removed from my Venmo card acct., with -out my consent, authorization, or any legal In and after XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX and Venmo froze my accounts containing about {$23000.00}, total. Venmo never told me, replied to my many attempts to learn why it was frozen, what caused the freezing, and what I can do to unfreeze my funds. That unlawful silence went on for more than 10months to this date, XX/XX/XXXX, 18 months later, VENMO REFUSES TO TRANSFER MY {$9000.00} BALANCE to my XXXX AND CHASE accounts by wire transfers. After nearly 14 emails Venmo has not my reply texts demanding {$11000.00} be returned, Venmo C/S and executives never replied. Alternatively, C/S wrote it will get back to me in 8-14 calendar days. After 19 MONTHS, Venmo still did not ever answer specifically WHY IT HAD FRAUDULENTLY WITHHELD my money. My monthly bills came due ; Venmo still refused after 10-months to return, my {$3500.00} it allowed to be stolen and my current {$8700.00} in my VENMO CARD ACCT.. then never refunded it even after I filed Whereas, VENMO sent me a letter, ( copy attached ) that it is holding my funds {$11000.00} for 10 months XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX. However, VENMO IS STILL earning interest on MY FUNDS, but not paying me {$300.00} of dollars it earned in interest on my {$11000.00} money. Therefore, I am seeking to file a classaction suit for various legal crimes and consumer fraud, or consumer violations as this Court determines from our classaction complaint and attached documents, ( exhibits ), supporting consumers claims against Venmo bank card. Respectfully yours, XXXX `` XXXX '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4524228 about?
Complaint #4524228 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Problem getting a card or closing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-07T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Paypal Holdings, INC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit card or prepaid card) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Paypal Holdings, INC?
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Disclaimer
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