Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5059278
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5059278
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Virginia
ZIP Code: 23831
Date Received: 2021-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American
Consumer Narrative
Our PayPal account was charged {$39.00} on XX/XX/21 by someone unknown to us using my debit card number which was never on the PayPal account. We contacted our bank the charge was fraudulent and our money was restored to our account. We closed the PayPal account. On XX/XX/21 we were contacted by XXXX XXXX regarding the debt. They said they would send an email of the transaction that we never got. On XX/XX/21 we talked to XXXX XXXX at XXXX regarding this debt. On XX/XX/21 XXXX XXXX stated he would send as fraud to PayPal. Now we have gotten a collection letter from XXXX XXXX attempting to collect the same debt. These collection companies are harassing us by passing this fraud claim around in hopes of getting money they are not owed. Closed PayPal account # XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5059278 about?
Complaint #5059278 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-12-31T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Paypal Holdings, INC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with monetary relief". 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 (Debt collection) 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.