Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #6026624
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6026624
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Oregon
ZIP Code: 97005
Date Received: 2022-09-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
The fraud is that this service does not work. I did what I was supposed to do : I set up an account, and a relative sent me {$2000.00}. These are badly needed funds, that I need for vital living expenses, and I am well over XXXX miles from this relative. Venmo took the money from my relative, but will not transfer it to either of my bank accounts or to any of the three debit cards that I used. They have no right to advertise that it they readily facilitate transfers when they are in fact hanging on to my money. I told them to return the money to my relative so that we can use a reliable service, and Venmo is refusing to do this. All they did was send an irrelevant auto reply email linking me with irrelevant articles. Then, a person from Venmo emailed me and said that the fastest way to unfreeze the account was to provide information that she thought the other email asked. However, the other email never asked for information, and in any event, they have no right to be hanging on to my money. I have never had a Venmo account, and so it can not be any problem with any prior account. Moreover, they only have very limited hours to talk to somebody. CFPB should heavily fine and shut down this rotten, scamming Venmo!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6026624 about?
Complaint #6026624 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 2022-09-27T12:00:00-05:00.
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.