Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem -- Complaint #6158470
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6158470
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem
State: Indiana
ZIP Code: 465XX
Date Received: 2022-11-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-11-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I will try to summarize ; On the XXXX of XXXX, my friend who was in XXXX at the time of transaction sent the sum of {$5600.00} to my PayPal account, I was supposed to use some of it that day but then I received another note on my PayPal account saying my account access has been temporarily limited and some information is required before I can get back to access my account features. I obliged and submitted my bank statement as it was required. I was supposed to wait a day or a couple. After a few days of not getting a reply I called and spoke to a service representative but he was cold to me and was asking how I knew my childhood friend which was weird to me but then I told him and afterwards, he was quick to tell me that my friend is a criminal and my account was not going to be rectified. Shortly after, I got a note saying I cant use PayPal anymore and that the money on my balance will be held for 180days before I will get an email of how Ill get my money. Ive never had this experience but I know for sure this is XXXX. I asked my friend to make contact from her end, and she was told that the payment was made using family/friends so PayPal wont hold on to the payment and that I should contact PayPal. Now, Im frustrated but I had to call back again only for a different agent to tell me that my PayPal activity is the reason why Ive been locked out of accessing my money. Asking what PayPal activity exactly but there still is no reasonable answer instead the customer service agent tells me theres nothing he can do and ends the call. Now Im very confused, stressed and tired of this whole drama. Can someone explain to me in real sense why I cant have access to my own money which I happen to have LEGALLY on the PayPal platform? Is this a joke? Im attaching some screenshots of the service replies and the chat between my friend and an agent just incase it will help in anyway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6158470 about?
Complaint #6158470 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-11-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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Disclaimer
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