Can Paypal legally freeze my money?

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by DanStan, Jul 14, 2019.

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  1. #1
    Hello
    Can Paypal freeze funds for longer than they declared? My girlfriend sent me over $ 200 and they frozen me funds - lol.
    It's been said that for 3 weeks they had to verify my documents, everything is definitely OK on my part. Support does not write back to me, and a month has passed. Can I therefore demand something from them judiciously? I read Paypal feedbacks and various problems with freezing funds, but I found no answer anywhere. I will be grateful for your help
     
    DanStan, Jul 14, 2019 IP
  2. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    #2
    Get your girlfriend to cancel the transaction and send you the money via western union
     
    sarahk, Jul 14, 2019 IP
  3. DanStan

    DanStan Peon

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    She can not withdraw money, it was the first thing I wanted to do and what I demanded when I called the hotline. The money is frozen and they will not be handed over to me or my girlfriend.
     
    DanStan, Jul 14, 2019 IP
  4. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    You demanded? lol
    You need to get your girlfriend to "request"
     
    sarahk, Jul 14, 2019 IP
  5. DanStan

    DanStan Peon

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    She sent the money, they did not make it to me. she can not withdraw them, I do not have them
     
    DanStan, Jul 14, 2019 IP
  6. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    There isn't a chargeback option?
     
    sarahk, Jul 14, 2019 IP
  7. mmerlinn

    mmerlinn Prominent Member

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    I wish you LOTS of luck in getting your money.

    PayPal has owed me just over $100 since 1998!!! After DECADES of trying to get MY money I have given up. PayPal will not give it to me. I cannot withdraw it. I cannot spend it. I cannot give it away. ALL I can do is LOOK at my PayPal balance on their site. Needless to say, I am NOT a PayPal fan. In fact, you could say I am VERY PISSED OFF AT PAYPAL!!!

    As a result, when I need to get or send money today, I use Western Union, Moneygram, Checks, Money Orders, or even Cash, but NEVER PayPal.

    If someone REQUIRES me to use PayPal, like ScrewBay, I simply do not patronize them.
     
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    mmerlinn, Jul 14, 2019 IP
  8. frankthames

    frankthames Peon

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    No, they can't. I can help you unfreeze
     
    frankthames, Dec 3, 2019 IP
  9. malky66

    malky66 Acclaimed Member

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    I doubt it.
     
    malky66, Dec 3, 2019 IP
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    Paypal is registered as bank and they act as one. If you don't do what they say, policies etc, they can close your account right away.. That's paypal. Be nice, transparent with your business and you should be fine.
     
    Todman2112, Jan 16, 2020 IP