Paypal account hijacked? Help plz.

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Mackadoo, Nov 14, 2007.

  1. #1
    I didn't see a help sub-forum anywhere so I didn't know where to put this, but.... My paypal account had $10.41 on it, but yesterday it was transferred to someone I didn't even get on my paypal yesterday. I don't know, I have never gaven my password out or anything, and it's not the same as my name. Should I file something or what?
     
    Mackadoo, Nov 14, 2007 IP
  2. DomainMagnate

    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    #2
    lol you probably sent it to someone and forgot.. just check the history
     
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  3. Mackadoo

    Mackadoo Well-Known Member

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    No, i was not on my computer at the time, and i would remember paying such an odd amount. I did check the history, it says it sent to some email that i never put in.
     
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    ForgottenCreature Notable Member

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    #4
    Did you try calling paypal?
     
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  5. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    #5
    Count yourself lucky it was only 10 bucks - could have been much worse.
    Check out their Security Center pages for more info.
     
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  6. Stax_Daniel

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    PayPal support is the best place to go to figure this out. They might even be able to reverse the transaction if you can provide proof that it wasn't you...
     
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  7. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    #7
    Place a Chargeback first and then contact their support.
     
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  8. Stax_Daniel

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    #8
    it was money sent from his paypal balance...what exactly would he charge back?...
     
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  9. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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  10. xoomtech

    xoomtech Banned

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    #10
    I think Abhik is right, you should Place a Chargeback
     
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  11. Stax_Daniel

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    TadSenseQ Banned

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    #12
    Oh no. You can reclaim your money. Just explain that it was a mistake and all nicely. More polite you are better the response will be. And yeah, like CountryBoy posted - be happy its just 10$. Hope it works out!
     
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    FreelanceFirm Banned

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    #13
    Charge back and if possible provide some proofs
     
    FreelanceFirm, Nov 14, 2007 IP
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    gdibusiness Banned

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    #14
    Make a dispute :) u still can do that.. and change your password.
     
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    glendowney Notable Member

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    #15
    Ring them up. I had £150 moved out of my account a few months back and immediatly rang them. They sorted it out within a week. Just explain everything that you know about the incident and you should get it back.
     
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    ace.tuku Peon

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    #16
    CHARGE BACK = CREDIT CARD

    DISPUTE = PAYPAL FUNDS

    Get this concept in your head guys
     
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  17. Mackadoo

    Mackadoo Well-Known Member

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    I filed a dispute and it just resolved today! I got my money back! yay
     
    Mackadoo, Nov 16, 2007 IP
  18. Stax_Daniel

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    #18
    nice way to actually read an entire thread :)
     
    Stax_Daniel, Nov 18, 2007 IP
  19. hacker6194569

    hacker6194569 Banned

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    #19
    Just do an unauthorized claim
     
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