Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #6029819
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6029819
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: 10011
Date Received: 2022-09-28T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-28T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I received an email from PayPal alerting me to an invoice for {$500.00}. I immediately contacted PayPal. They told me theyre aware of this scam. Yet, I received this charge. I can forward the email to you upon request. XXXX hours after speaking to PayPal, I received a text message thanking me for the gift for XXXX XXXX, I dont know a XXXX XXXX XXXX I didnt open the text, I have a screenshot of the phone number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6029819 about?
Complaint #6029819 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 2022-09-28T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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.