Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #5850498
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5850498
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12553
Date Received: 2022-08-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/22 I had my client send me money through my Venmo. The amount was for {$930.00} and it cleared from her checking account. I sent {$330.00} to my checking account and then attempted to send {$300.00} to another venmo account holder and Venmo froze my account. I have gone back and forth with various customer service specialists and their supervisors everyday since then. I was told that it was most likely frozen because I needed to provide more information to verify my identity ( which I did immediately ) I was told it would take 7-10 business days for the reason why it was frozen in the first place to be determined and my account be unfrozen. It has been 16 business days and I still have {$600.00} in my Venmo that they refuse to allow my to transfer out. The only live customer reps that I have access to speaking to claim they have no way to communicate with the other department who handles this and therefore nothing that they can do. I now believe that Venmo or some 3rd party is scamming me and has stolen my money. I dont know what else to do. This has cost me a huge job that I was supposed to complete because the money sent to me is being unjustly held and my customer has since filed complaints and her Venmo account is now frozen as well. I dont know what else to do in this situation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5850498 about?
Complaint #5850498 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 2022-08-06T12:00:00-05:00.
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
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