Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Other transaction problem -- Complaint #5731962
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5731962
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem
State: Nevada
ZIP Code: 894XX
Date Received: 2022-07-03T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-07-03T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On Venmo, my daughter set up a new account so someone could transferred {$200.00} to her. When she tried to deposit in her account it said her bank wasn't supported after they had verified when she set up her account and it was fine. So, she tried to add her bank debit card and Venmo locked her account. She asked me to help so I went to their customer service chat and they told me she had violated their user agreement. I asked to escalate it and I received an email to send her driver 's license so she did. Then, I got an email to send a picture of her holding her driver 's license which she did. Then, she was told, " You have a new message from Venmo regarding request # XXXX. To respond, simply reply to this email. Thank you for reaching out to us. My name is XXXX and your case has been escalated to me for further review. While we encourage the use of Venmo, we must ensure all users abide by our User Agreement. After reviewing your inquiries and account activity, we have found that your actions and activity have been in violation of this agreement. As a result, your account has been permanently deactivated and we regret to inform you that we can no longer offer you the Venmo service. We do not make these decisions lightly, and when we do, it is to help improve the safety of the Venmo community. The funds in your account will be held for up to XXXX days for loss prevention purposes. We will contact you at the email address on file with your Venmo account should these funds be available for transfer in the future. '' If you have questions regarding this decision, please note that we do not divulge our decision-making criteria in order to protect the systems that monitor activity on Venmo. '' She needs this money and has no intention of using this service after that.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5731962 about?
Complaint #5731962 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Other transaction problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-07-03T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Paypal Holdings, INC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-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 (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.