Checking or savings account -- Managing an account -- Complaint #6753541
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6753541
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Other banking product or service
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-Issue: Deposits and withdrawals
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 78520
Date Received: 2023-03-26T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-03-26T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Beginning of XXXX I received my income tax on Venmo banking app. It was XXXX XXXX XXXX. I purchased was withdrawing money slowly paying bills and bought a car, eventually I was left with {$850.00} on my account and Venmo froze my account and said they were freezing my account do to suspicious activity and that I needed to upload photo of my drivers license to confirm my identity, keep in mind that was my rent money, i almost got evicted from my home and they did not care. So then I uploaded my drivers license to confirm my identity and when I did that they complete restricted my account from doing anything and said they are keeping my money and I cant do anything about it Ive tried many many times to get them to release my money to me atleast since I did as they asked and provided my drivers license to confirm my identity and on top of that never even did anything wrong or violate any of their terms or rules. They are refusing to realese my funds to me and every time I email them theyd end me the same copy and pasted email about how my funds are no longer available to me and they are keeping them. Please help I had to get a loan to pay my rent and I need those {$850.00}. My Venmo account information is Name XXXX XXXX My XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Email on account is XXXXXXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6753541 about?
Complaint #6753541 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Managing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-03-26T12:00:00-05:00.
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 (Checking or savings account) 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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