Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5635155
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5635155
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: North Carolina
ZIP Code: 28806
Date Received: 2022-06-05T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-06-05T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I believe that someone posing as Paypal sent me a notification that they had detected unusual activity in my account and needed to verify security information to resolve the issue. The manner in which they reached out was consistent with how Paypal contacts me, and the appearance of the interface seemed normal to me. I think it was actually a notification on my phone, as though from the app. I entered security information, including my main credit card, my HSA card, and my SSN. I feel so stupid. I should have realized this was not normal information to ask for in order to verify activity. But the moment I realized it was a scam was when I finished the questionnaire and the interface changed oddly, asked me to verify that I wasn't a robot, and then redirected to a VPN service. I think that Paypal should be made aware that this scam is circulating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5635155 about?
Complaint #5635155 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 2022-06-05T12:00:00-05:00.
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.