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PPC Submitter :

Paypal said they would lift limitations, instead they closed my account.

I have been selling on eBay for a few years now and have been making regular sales and obviously using Paypal as a means to receive money as there isn’t much other choice of course! (No PayPal…no eBay sales for … Continue reading

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Paypal and ebay blaming it on eachother

Paypal limited my original account because I sell Emilio Pucci replica dresses. All my listings confirm the fact that the dresses are replicas (never attempted to fool anyone). Ebay suspended my account as well for the same reason. I’m pissed, … Continue reading

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Paypal said “Pay and we’ll unlimit your account” but they didn’t

Well a couple months back some guy charged back $285 claiming his account got “hacked” and they bought my product with his PayPal. I fought, and fought. No help. I was in a negative balance of $33 and a perm … Continue reading

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Both personal and business account frozen

Paypal froze all my accounts, personal and business, because I returned a $570 item. They refunded me my money, but then the seller claims her never received the item. Paypal then froze all my accounts and cost me a loss … Continue reading

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It’s all good until it get’s really bad (and it always does with paypal)

Up until this year my experience has been positive. They have always taken the funds from my checking account. Today I tried buying an item on eBay for $9.99. The seller would only accept Pay Pal. No problem, I thought … Continue reading

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Account Limitations

Paypal placed a hold on my account (they call it a ‘limitation’) that is preventing me from purchasing an item on eBay. The hold was placed on the grounds that Paypal had detected some allegedly suspicious activity with the bank … Continue reading

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I am seeking legal help for my limited account

I was selling a product on eBay and had the product removed due to a Trademark listing concern. So I spoke with my legal counsel same day. I was given detailed information to add & remove to my listing to … Continue reading

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Limited account because my father (Whom I don’t speak to)

My dad had an account that he had not paid. Since he has the same name I do they “limited” my account. I called PayPal 3 different times and the first time they told me they would open a case … Continue reading

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2 emails 2 different instructions for one limited account

oki login to my paypal account…i get this…. We recently noticed an issue with your account. To see what you can and can’t do while your account is limited, go to the Resolution Center. Your account has been limited for … Continue reading

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Limited paypal account ruining family business

Paypal locked me out with a BS limitation over the holidays of all times, the busiest time of the year, and have still not given me a reason, other than, “we suspect suspicious or fraudulent activity”, to which, they never … Continue reading

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Pay Pal , Unbelievable!

I had a pay pal account since 2001 and had it verified and confirmed address and ran my business with no problems. However I never left 1$ in my pay pal balance, However each time I sent funds to my … Continue reading

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Forever limited can’t even close account

I am a telemarketer for a US company, while I do the office works here in my home office in the Philippines. I was supposed to get paid thru Paypal, so my employer made a payment of $400.41 and they … Continue reading

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Increased sales revenue leads tomoney laundering investigation

The issue I have is that many of our payments are processed through Paypay and coming into Christmas we experienced sales growth of 1000% (not too shabby in this economy) – and because of this Paypal (who are registered in … Continue reading

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I don’t feel comfortable providing requested info to paypal

Paypal limited my account and demanded I give them a land line phone number or fax/scan them various info. I do not have a fax/scan, do not have the money to purchase one (thanks to them), and do not have … Continue reading

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Seized account and $20,000 on hold

Paypal limited my new company when they didn’t feel comfortable with our vendor’s invoices. They seized our account and held nearly $20,000 of our money for 45 days pending our feedback, complaints and willingness to refund/return products. Ultimately, the fact … Continue reading

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Paypal keeps your information forever

I have had at least 6 paypal accounts frozen! I keep having to open new bank accounts… they never forget your account data! If one opens a new account with any repeat data…instant freeze! Lord I wish i could out … Continue reading

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Limited because my business was doing well

I was doing fine selling on ebay using paypal as my payment processing, until I got a huge volume of sales in a one week time for about $3500.00 in sales then paypal frozen my account without notice and wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Paypal accusing me of doing Adult related work

I have some personal PayPal drama to share, as it is clear that I am not the first to suffer the “wrath” of PayPal: The story goes, I’ve been banned by PayPal for “Under the Acceptable Use Policy, PayPal may … Continue reading

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Limited account, like so many of us

My story is no different than anyone else’s. I have been a so-called “ADVANTAGE MEMBER” of Paypal’s for YEARS and I actually use to think Paypal was GREAT! Then, just like all their other victim’s, they decided to LIMIT my … Continue reading

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I threathned to sue paypal and they released my funds

Well because I was selling fetish items and a customer was not discreet, they decided to hold $1,200 of mine in my account for 180 days. That is totally unconstitutional in what they did to me. First of all they … Continue reading

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Limited PayPal, suspended Ebay account

I sold 14 items which all have proof of FEDEX delivery. The buyers got their product, but Paypal limited my account claiming I was selling counterfeit goods (I am not!), soon after Ebay suspended my account. I refunded buyers thinking … Continue reading

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PayPal and eBay are money-making scams but not for its customers.

I held an account with PayPal since 2010 for the selling of coins on eBay. In March this year, I was taken unconscious from my home and hospitalised for a number of weeks. During this time, approximately A$400 of eBay … Continue reading

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PayPal Horror

I have had a seriously long and HORRIBLE relationship with paypal AND ebay and they are both my enemies for life and I wish to put them out of business permanently!!! The latest offence I have suffered is basically the … Continue reading

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Limited my account because of made up “high risk” reason

I had my account by 4 years in paypal. In the beginning of my account they limited and request ID, proof of address and proof of posting for 2 items i sold in ebay. All fine and after 2 days … Continue reading

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PayPal limited my account because of guy my sister dated 12 years ago

I opened a paypal account about two weeks ago to pay for local auctions. not ebay auctions. well after paying for every auction, that i had won, on time..I get a notice that i was limites two days ago due … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

Why did paypal limit my account?

Paypal are gold diggers!!! They limited my account for 6 months for no reason. I have called many times to try to solve the problem they have with me (I don’t know what it is). They are rude people and … Continue reading

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Paypal suspended my account for six months

I had only sold a few of my own designer jewelry without any problems with the buyers but when i wanted to take the money out of my paypal account they limited it. Then paypal suspended my account for six … Continue reading

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Happy buyer, happy seller yet paypal limits account

Same suff…over and over again… My account is verified all working like it should. Get an order for $1450AU for a new motorized push bike. Which I build myself as a hobby for people. I use the money that I … Continue reading

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I can’t pay for my order because Paypal is not letting me.

My account is limited (I cannot send money, pay for things or access the money in my paypal account), this was done while I had a bid on an item on ebay and won. Now I cannot pay for the … Continue reading

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No more Paypal or ebay for me

I had an account with paypal for about 3 months and was a buyer for the 1st two months with no problems. Then I registered as a ebay seller and completed 2 sales that both customers left positive feedback and … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

PayPal refuses to hear me out.

Hi, I have a website where I sell software. My software consists in indicators and robots for trading the Forex (currency exchange) market. I’ve been using Paypal for more than a year without any problem. Last month during the launch … Continue reading

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Every time I click on resolve it says system unavailable

hello everyone!!!! I have a problem with my paypal account. First of all they limited my account because they said that my card was reported stolen or lost by the bank, so I wrote to them (without thinking) and said … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

Restricted Account!

Hi Guys, First of all if anyone can advise of an ebay compatible payment system in the Uk, I would be most grateful….. I am a business seller & as in 2006 paypal has again limited my account with no … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

Receiving limit reached, but not really

All this started when I opened a complaint for a non-received item. I had been using PayPal for the past 5 years without problems. The other day I got an e-mail telling me that I apparently received €1800 and that … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

PayPal refuse to give reason for permanently limited account

Hi Paypal permanently limited my account and i called them so many times to ask for reasons why and couldnt explain to me at the end they told me you will have to submit a court case for you to … Continue reading

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Paypal account limited because of Federal Terrorist Act

I had been selling on ebay for approx. 1-1/2 to 2 years and using Paypal for all of my ebay sales and purchases. I was also using Paypal for the majority of all my other online purchases. One day out … Continue reading

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Falsely accused and account frozen

For 5 years we have been using PayPal as our primary payment processor for our online store selling soccer uniforms. We received a blunt form letter email telling us that our account had been permanently “limited” (shut down), and that … Continue reading

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PAYPAL dont care they just look for a moment to freeze your money!!!

Horrible experience!!! i had paypal for over 3 years….i sold many stuff from baby products to electronics…i also bought tons of stuff from baby stuff to electronics….i even sold my car there!!! I never had a problem besides holding my … Continue reading

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Account Suspension, Linked with Someone Else!

I hadn’t had a PayPal account for years and one day I decided to sell a camera on ebid.net. I put for payment details credit card or bank deposit (i can accept credit card through my business). the buyer that … Continue reading

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Both my wife and I got our Paypal accounts shut down

Paypal limited my account saying that i had another account that was taking part in a suspicious activity so decided to limit my account and wanted me to provide valid documents of my identity eg passport, driving licence bank statement. … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

My account will stay limited and I can never close it

After years of not using my paypal account and changing my email address i set up a 2nd paypal account for the purpose of buying items from Ebay every now and then. I logged in to my account one day … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

After 10 years I have had enough

I have been with PayPal for over 10 years and have finally had enough, they limited my account again and have also disabled my Debit card. I had to find out the hard way while trying to pump gas into … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

Paypal has just penalized me for being a successful business

I would like to complain about the way paypal handled the investigation into my account when we have clearly done nothing wrong. This has had an adverse effect on my business and its reputation with our customers. I don’t understand … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

Received refund and got my account limited

Purchased a vehicle on ebay. Sent deposit via paypal. Wound up disagreeing with condition of vehicle upon pickup, and seller agreed to refund half of my deposit. Seller sent half of my deposit back, and paypal immediately limited my account, … Continue reading

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I will be suing PayPal in small calims court

PayPal limited my account because of a fraudulent buyer that they let charge a purchase, then PayPal accused me of a lot of violations and froze my account with $4000 in it and is making me wait 180 das for … Continue reading

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My nightmare has more to do with eBay than PayPal

My nightmare has more to do with eBay than PayPal, I hope. Paypal put limits on my account so I couldn’t transfer money to my checking account. But they released the limits today. However, I have about $1500 in my … Continue reading

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Postage more than price of (tiniest) goods.

Many, many years ago (6+), as an eBay newbie I thought I’d save a few dollars buying a USB stick on eBay, incidentally (I thought) using paypal. It seemed I only had a few seconds left at a “buy now” … Continue reading

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Disabled bank account

PayPal decided to remove my bank account because I used a computer that I normally don’t use, (according to PayPal). PayPal wanted me to go through the hassle of faxing a bank statement along with a copy of my license. I found … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

Contact Your Attorney Generals’ Office—Paypal Needs Regulating!

Posters, As posted on the “closed account” section, it is critical that anyone with these problems to contact your Attorney General’s office with complaints. Paypal is out of control, and abusing customers and needs to be regulated like a bank … Continue reading

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(Usually one sentence) wont process order

i am trying to pay for an order but all i get is a message that i all ready am logged in an it goes around and around with the password staying blank and wont go any further Submitted By:: … Continue reading

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Limited account after ONE ebay sale!

I have been registered with ebay for a while, 100% feedback of course, and got a bit broke a few days ago. So I sold a mobile phone, now I read nowhere that my account would be limited if \i … Continue reading

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Agree on Price. Paypal adds extra >25 to 75 cents to conversion rate

Purchased multiple items from overseas in July and August 2011. Vendor, buyer (me) and Ebay agreed on price. Went to pay for item on Pay Pal and sure enough an additional .25 – .75 were added on. Checked currency exchange … Continue reading

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Without Notice, Paypal is Holding Funds

I am a 100% rated ebay seller, and without notice, paypal started holding my funds for 21 days. They will not give me a specific time for release, and they have destoryed all the protection built into the basic transaction … Continue reading

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I just wanted my NAME changed

Paypal limited my account because I requested my name to be changed. They asked me to submit copies of my passports, licence and birth certificate. Like an abiding little puppy, I did all of the above but STILL wanted to … Continue reading

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PayPal’s Oligarchy

I am a recently unemployed small time EBAY seller. (61 transactions 100% seller.) I started selling items from my collections as well as my father’s million dollar antique collection to assist finances during my unemployment. For no valid or justifiable … Continue reading

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Nice of them to use my money for twenty one days

Have had a paypal account for years, I have a one hundred percent rating on eBay, never had a charge back but you guessed it, I got tagged as a criminal or cheapskate or something and paypal put a hold … Continue reading

PPC Submitter :

hello

I am wondering why when i changed my card number why the new one i put on there was not at the top of the list because now it charged me on my old card witch is now gonna be … Continue reading

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wont refund money

i purchased an item on e-bay, shortly after i paid for it, i get notice that dvd package i bought was fraudalent—I figured i was just get a refund…………..Noooooo. I contact e-bay, no you have to contact paypal. Paypal: we … Continue reading

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No Buyer Protection for ME!

I ordered a replacement lamp for my TV on July 4, 2011. The company, Advanced Lamps, said the item was on backorder, which I found out AFTER waiting for the item for two weeks. I gave them a bit more … Continue reading

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Paypal is holding my refund $$

My paypal acct got hacked requiring me to change bank accts, auto pays and auto deposits. I’m still working on the transition. They blocked my acct while they researched the dispute and resolved it fairly quickly. AThe acct is still … Continue reading

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buncha crooks

I called Paypal to ask why my funds were not loaded to my prepaid visa credit card after 4 days. They told me they can’t do that i was WHAT? why not the rep said we do not have that … Continue reading

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paid for product and was never sent even after numerous contacts.

On 4/11/11 after paying for the feathers 3-4 months prior I emailed David asking about the order. There was no response and on 6/1/11 I called and he answered and said he needed some info from paypal and the credit … Continue reading

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PayPal withholds refund so as to collect interest on the money

8 Days ago ago I recevied a refund from a PayPal Merchant in the amount of 1805.00 and was notifed by PayPal that the refund has cleared and was in my account. When I checked my account the money was … Continue reading

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Conversion rate rip off

I’m not using Paypal anymore. When pay into another account the exchange rate you get on the Canadian Dollar is .96 cents, thats 6 cents lower than the market rate. What an incredible rip-off Submitted By:: Simon Trevelyan Location: British … Continue reading

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Gross overcharge for cancellation of a transfer.

I sent an overseas vendor £1545 by PAYPAL in late-August. I was informed that payment was ‘Unclaimed’ and that I should Cancel and investigate the reason. This I did, but found that my account has been credited with only £1147. … Continue reading

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PayPal block my money

My documented story is told in this link : http://nietdoenmetpaypal.wordpress.com/ Submitted By:: M.H Location: Amsterdam-Istanbul

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$50 As Gift for who can help me get my account back!

1 year ago I register for an account using a Canadian address (I lived there) when I come back to my country (Algeria) Pyapal limited my account and now they’re requesting an ID with a Canadian address (or a Canadian/US … Continue reading

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Limited because I didn’t have invoices

I am a seller on eBay. I had no problems with eBay or Paypal until a week back. I got my Paypal accounted limited. They asked me for invoices but since I usually get my merchandise through public markets, I … Continue reading

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Somebody owes Paypal $50 and I have to pay it

Paypal ‘limited’ my account because they say it’s associated somehow with another user who owes Paypal about $50. They won’t tell me exactly how it’s associated with the other user, though they speculate that it could be that the user … Continue reading

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Limited Paypal Account

Terrible! They limited my account because of some thing that happened some time in the past and they won’t exactly explain what other than it violates their terms of service or something. Anyway, I am a regular Ebay user and … Continue reading

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How I got my PayPal Account Restored in 24 Hours

First thanks for this site it has been immediately helpful to me. On Februarry 18, 2012 PayPal, out of the blue, limited my account. There were $1068. 44 in the account at the time accummulated over 3 or 4 months. … Continue reading

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i cant resolve my limits

i am from india and i registered a personal paypal account..i added a debit card to it..whe i was entering the debit card information i had to type the name as it was on the card.i typed my name but … Continue reading

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Is there something in the T&C’s that stipulates only one seller per IP?

after assisting a young uneducated seller in getting her account back to good standing, eBay suspends my account and Paypal freezes my cash..all because someone else with an eBay account, logged onto THEIR eBay account via my home wireless network. … Continue reading

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Paypal called suggesting there was suspicious activity on my account because of withdrawals

I run an online furniture business. Paypal was our preferred method of payment on eBay, as well as our website. Paypal called me one day and suggested that there was suspicious activity on my account because of withdrawals. The phone … Continue reading

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Paypal Nightmare

I have a successful online business and have used pay-pal for 5 years with just a few bumps in the road! UNTIL I was thrown under the bus with absolutely NO recourse, You would think I robbed a bank or … Continue reading

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My Paypal account is Frozen

Frozen account. PayPal excuse#1 debit card app requires info by authority of “the Patriot Act” I have been Ebay/PayPal since 2003 with same email/dl#/ss#/bank account/etc.. and one address change which has already been verified prior to debit card app. PayPal … Continue reading

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Repeated Account Limitations

I use a secure internet connection (anonymous VPN) plus a security suite that blocks third party cookies and web bugs. Every time I attempt to use PayPal, my account is limited and the transaction is automatically disputed and eventually reversed … Continue reading

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13 years with eBay and I keep getting restricted

Been member of Ebay since 1999, sell items once in and while. Mostly buy. Well, opened 2nd account then everything went down hill from there. Both my accounts kept getting restricted within 60 days they have now told me I … Continue reading

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My Account got limited because my husbands accounts got limited

My account was limited with “no appeal” because my husband’s account was permanently limited. They had no basis to limit my husband’s account; he had several thousand A+ sales, and because one person complained and insinuated he was selling a … Continue reading

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180 day freeze is stressing me out

Paypal limited my account permanately right before christmas and the only thing I used pay pal for was getting paid through my employers and that’s the only way they pay their employees or u can’t work for them ( except … Continue reading

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I hate Paypal

-21 day hold for things that aren’t my fault -VERY poor customer service – on the phone for 4 1/2 hours, and thats just today. -offers other country site, but doesn’t set up ways of dealing with that country – … Continue reading

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My money will be held for 180 days

Well, what happened to many other PayPal victims, it happened to me also. For more than 2 years, I haven`t had any problems, but exactly now when my wife is suffering from Cancer I purchased some Items on Ebay and … Continue reading

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I don’t want to give Paypal my bank account number

My personal paypal account was “limited”. WTF? I have two possible conclusions (from what I have researched online, since Paypal offered NO real explanation and won’t until I provide sensitive personal and financial info!): 1) I happened to be using … Continue reading

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Over my limit with Paypal. Say What?!?

OK so I get a message when trying to pay an eBay purchase that says they can not fund because I am over my limit???? Now I use my CitiBank credit card have never had a problem or blemish with … Continue reading

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Won’t tell me why my account was limited

After almost 2 years of using PayPal and making a few purchases on eBay, I get limited for a stupidass reason. I e-mailed them and figure they wouldn’t reply so I called them and they said that the reason was … Continue reading

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Indefinitely Limited Account and stolen money

3 months ago PayPal has limited my account without any reasonable explanation and hijacked 40$ on it. They do not answer to my e-mails and over the phone they always promiss to sort things out but they never did, so … Continue reading

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21 day hold is BS

I’ve always had problems with ebay and paypal. It’s cost me my brick and morter business when ebay billed me incorrectly and paypal held funds so I couldn’t pay ebay. My latest is that they decided to place an up … Continue reading

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Paypal said they are not doing business with me anymore

Been with them lousy people for 3 years and out of the blue i am limited on my account after i got a payment for 45.00 from ebates and the csr said i was in violation of their policy and … Continue reading

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Being Investigated By Paypal

Paypal limited my account for no real reason and are “investigating” my monthly payment to ebay. I rang them the person I spoke to could not see any reason and told me the account would be sorted within two hours. … Continue reading

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My account got limited by paypal

Having been with Paypal for at least 7 years, I suddenly found I had account limitation. It was locked, no explanations, nothing. Their email advises to go to resolution centre etc.. but the links they talk about in the email, … Continue reading

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Paypal lies about everything

Paypal restricted my account pending their “review”. They said it was going to take 14 days, it has been a month now. The website says that I can remove my credit cards or bank accounts while my account is restricted, … Continue reading

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Restricted and limited accounts

First of all ebay restricted my account indefinitely and refuses to reinstate it even after 6 months of no sales. After 4 hours on the phone and 3 times they hung up on me, they still refused to reinstate my … Continue reading

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Told my account limitation is a privacy issue

Paypal has limited my account for the second time in approximately 30 days. The first time, after calls, emails, etc- and no help—i finally reached someone who researched it and lifted the limitation and who told me it should not … Continue reading

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Paypal account limited for 180 days

I don’t know why paypal limited my account for 180 days. Before the 180 days limitation i was given an email that paypal suspended my account for login with multiple IP’s at the same time, but I didn’t do that. … Continue reading

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Paypal account got Permanently Limited

My account got permenantley limited due to “excessive risk” , when asked what risk they said it must be due to a dispute but they could not tell me the exact reason due to them having “limited info available”. when … Continue reading

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Paypal limited my account without any reason

Hello, Paypal limited my account without any reason right after I received one payment. Im trying to contact them, but they always says same empty words. Last email I got from them is this: “We’ve reviewed your PayPal account and … Continue reading

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Perfect account got limited

I had a paypal account which got limited recently. I have not done any fraud and there is no charge back in my account. A customer has paid $250 to our business account and suddenly paypal stopped processing it and … Continue reading

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I want to use Paypal but Can’t

Well I was selling web graphics online in forums, when I withrawed money first time everything was ok but when I tried to withrawed money second time they limited me for violation. I called them like 400 times, also contacted … Continue reading

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Paypal account limited and no reason given

I have had my eBay account closed and also my paypal account closed. Basically i deposited around $200 in to my account so i could go on some betting sites. I have won $1800 for which is now in my … Continue reading

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Paypal Canceled My Website

I created a web site using PayPal and e-Junkie. I had $250 in sales in the first week. Then PayPal decided they didn’t like the merchandise I was selling and limited my account. They then cancelled my agreement with e-Junkie … Continue reading