Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Other transaction problem -- Complaint #5746266
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5746266
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem
State: Utah
ZIP Code: 84093
Date Received: 2022-07-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-07-22T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American
Consumer Narrative
I leveraged PayPal 's program to have my rental tenants pay for their monthly rent using paypal. I have 5 tenants that live in my rental building that have paid their XXXX rent to my PayPal property management business account, and they all paid with bank transactions. Paypal refuses to release my funds now for 180 days. I have been working with them for over a week, and each time, they have a different excuse for not releasing my funds. First it was that they need to put a hold on my funds as a new merchant to verify that no-one will request a refund, then it was that i needed 10 transactions before releasing money - ( originally they would hold for 21 days, now it is 180 ). After several calls and 3 way call verification with my tenants, someone took the hold off the funds. However, i can not move the money to my bank account. I owe my mortage on this building and can not get a straight answer from anyone. I have kept very good logs of all conversations, emails, letters, etc. As of yesterday, i worked with a person ( named XXXX ) that helped me said that she would notify the internal group to remove the limitations. Except - today i came into a notice that said : " After a review, we've decided to permanently limit your account due to potential risk. Youll not be able to conduct any further business using PayPal. '' The " see details link '' says : You can't use PayPal anymore At PayPal, we value a safe community for our customers to do business. We noticed activity in your account thats inconsistent with our User Agreement and we no longer offer you PayPal services. Based on this decision, if applicable, you are no longer eligible for PayPal Seller Protection as per our User Agreement. This will apply to all existing and future cases you receive. Any bank or credit card information linked to your PayPal account can not be removed nor can it be used to create a new account. You can still log in and see your account information but you cant send or receive money. Any money in your balance will be held for 180 days, after which well send you an email with instructions about transferring your money. Reference ID : XXXX However- they are not telling me how i am in any violation ... .. or what i need to do. Do they have the right to just hold my funds for 180 days without demonstrating risk or any cause? Where is the regulatory oversight on this type of money transition? While Paypal is not a bank, they do process payment transactions, so where is the payment processing governance? Do I need to obtain an attorney to get my funds? The disclosures and Agreement do not clearly indicate this type of impact to small businesses .... shame on them. I am glad to provide my log of conversations, screen pictures, and emails for your review. XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5746266 about?
Complaint #5746266 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 2022-07-07T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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Disclaimer
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