Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5208163
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5208163
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33308
Date Received: 2022-02-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-02-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American
Consumer Narrative
I received a text from a friend that I was on a list to receive a grant from the XXXX XXXX XXXXn and he received or said he received money from them. It turns out it wasnt my friend I texted back-and-forth with him and it was not him. XXXX XXXX the grant. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX texted me to send {$1000.00} handling fees before I could get the money that was supposed to be delivered from XXXX. Her number is XXXX. I tried to send her {$500.00} and she said it didnt go through but it did. And then I tried to send it to another person named XXXX XXXX XXXX. That was sent from PayPal the other was from XXXX at my XXXX XXXX bank. I called and froze my accounts at XXXX and the other companies. I filed a police report. I got off of PayPal XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5208163 about?
Complaint #5208163 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 2022-02-10T12:00:00-05:00.
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
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