Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem -- Complaint #4918613
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4918613
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem
State: Missouri
ZIP Code: 633XX
Date Received: 2021-11-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-11-16T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX, I processed a purchase with a seller through Paypal, 2 hours later, the seller refunded the purchase because the order form has not been filled out correctly. The seller has issued refunds numerous times with other clients and paypal has always processed the refund the way it was received. However, paypal changed their default refund method to echeck which apparently takes 7-10 business days to clear the sellers bank and up to 30 days to be refunded to my account. I contacted paypal immediately when I noticed the refund was not processed right away. I have messaged them every day since XX/XX/XXXX and the seller has messaged them as well. They refuse to issue the refund immediately and hide behind this excuse. They get to hold on to my money for possibly a month a mower and make money off of me. Their representatives have lied about when the funds would be issued back to my account. I was told it would be on the XXXX and they told the seller that as well. The funds are still not in my account and they are back to saying it could take up to 30 days. Because of their size, they think that no one can fight them or do anything to hold them accountable for their deceiving business practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4918613 about?
Complaint #4918613 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-11-16T12:00:00-05:00.
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 (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Paypal Holdings, INC?
Yes, visit the Paypal Holdings, INC company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/paypal-holdings-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.