Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Other transaction problem -- Complaint #5928475
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5928475
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem
State: California
ZIP Code: 94559
Date Received: 2022-08-29T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-29T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
In XXXX, 2022, I sold a watch to someone using Paypal. That person received the watch and acknowledged receipt within Paypal 's communication tool and gave positive feedback on XXXX, where the sale was initiated. However nearly a month later, they filed a chargeback claim and would not communicate further. I explained the situation to Paypal and, over the course of a month, found 4 other people that had the exact same thing happen when they shipped watches to the same address in XXXX, Florida. I provided extensive communication with the buyer, the additional Paypal users with contact information. Paypal claimed that since I had accepted money through " Friends & Family '' rather than sale that they were not responsible and that I would be required to pay the {$5000.00} back to Paypal, even though they charged a sales fee. While I now understand that Paypal 's terms of service exclude responsibility for non-sale transactions, their app, which they force to you use if you've downloaded it, does NOT make a distinction between the two payment types and therefore I was not aware that the purchase had been made in an unprotected manner. Paypal has since closed my account, without warning ( so my extensive exchanges with them are not accessible ) and has ceased communication. I received a collections letter in the mail the week of XX/XX/XXXX. I have documentation from at least 3 other people where this same thing happened to them. I am aware of a 4th. I can provide this information as well as the contact information from the person that " bought '' the watch. Additionally, I reached out to my local police department, who claimed that this was not in their jurisdiction because the theft was online and to the XXXX, Florida police/sheriff who also stated that it was not in their jurisdiction because the injured part ( me ) was not in XXXX. My insurance policy does not cover this either. I did file an Internet Crime Complaint Center ( IC3 ) complaint in the spring of 2022 and can provided this documentation. I have attached four files : XXXX proof of delivery XXXX confirmation of receipt by buyer Example of a sale that has " Seller protection '' listed merely as " Monday Received. '' The watch sale that lists same " Money Received '' as transaction type.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5928475 about?
Complaint #5928475 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 2022-08-29T12:00:00-05:00.
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.