Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5183489
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5183489
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: New York
ZIP Code: 136XX
Date Received: 2022-02-03T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-02-03T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I was involved with a money prize winning sweepstakes and was asked to pay a fee {$50.00} for XXXX then a {$50.00} for lawyer then a couple more times for lawyer and then he tried more and when I couldnt on my PayPal he asked for my XXXX and wanted to put me on payroll for extra money and then asked for another {$200.00} in XXXX and then asked me for another {$500.00} in XXXX and I tried to get a refund from XXXX but they couldnt because it was final and I even tried getting refunded for everything on PayPal but they only did the last one not the others I got in touch with my credit card company and waiting to hear back on them and I sent a message to my bank to see if I can get the money back from XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5183489 about?
Complaint #5183489 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-02-03T12:00:00-05:00.
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.