Closed PayPal Account - Nothing Is Different

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by Rajaie, Oct 8, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hey everyone. I just got this nasty Email a few minutes ago...

    But, when I log onto my account, all it says is "Your account access is limited. Learn how to remove this limitation."

    Is this normal, or should I notice anything different? By the way, I'm guessing I won't be able to withdraw the money right now if I add a bank account, right?

    Another thing, has anyone heard of/experienced a situation where an account was opened after it had been closed?
     
    Rajaie, Oct 8, 2008 IP
  2. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    Is this true?
     
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  3. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    Actually, no, it isn't. I live in Saudi Arabia, and it IS a supported country. :)
     
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    1-3-3-7 Well-Known Member

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    Then contact them as they made a mistake. Also, assure yourself not to click on the links provided in that e-mail as they might have been set up by a phisher, although it sounds legit.
     
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  5. Zwitterion

    Zwitterion Peon

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    just give them the necessary documents to prove that you're from saudi arabia

    like passport, drivers license and etc.
     
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  6. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    Then better call them up and ask them the reason for limiting your account.
     
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  7. IAMJos3

    IAMJos3 Guest

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    If you login and click on Why am I Limited it will give you more details. good luck
     
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  8. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    getjimmy - They didn't limit it, they closed it. I did call them, and even though the guy was very friendly, he said that the decision was final :(

    Zwitterion - Here's the thing, it's a Canadian PayPal account. Even though, I am still accessing it from a supported country, so I don't see what the problem is.

    1-3-3-7 - I will definitely be doing that, I just need some more info first.

    IAMJos3 - Like I said to getjimmy, it was already limited, now they closed it.
     
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  9. Bohra

    Bohra Prominent Member

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    When u called them what exactly did they say about the country.. Did u tell them that your country is in accepted range . do you use proxy by any chance

    Edit

    I See u choose Canadain account maybe u should have chosen saudi instead
     
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  10. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    That I am currently on vacation in a supported country.
     
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  11. 1-3-3-7

    1-3-3-7 Well-Known Member

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    Ah I see.

    They did that to prevent fraud. They probably think your account was hacked as your logging in from a different IP.
     
    1-3-3-7, Oct 8, 2008 IP
  12. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    Idiots. I sent them an Email, hopefully that will help - although I'm 100% it won't.

    By the way, I wanted to know if this was possible:
    People send payments to my friend's Paypal account > he sends me the money using his Mooneybooker account and takes 5% (or whatever)

    I know that you must trust the person a lot to do this, but would it be possible?
     
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  13. levampire

    levampire Active Member

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    Feeling for you.

    Anyway, They are just BS, They won't do much :|
     
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  14. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    levampire - thanks, that's exactly what I was thinking :( In regards to my question...
     
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  15. seanyboyyo

    seanyboyyo Banned

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    Had the same problem, waited 180 days and finally got to cash out.

    Your idea would work, however people can always chargeback your friend, and this could piss him off.

    Just letting you know,

    sean
     
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  16. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    Sean - Hehe, it isn't about the cash really ($120 only), but it's about using PayPal for tons of other things.

    People can always charge him back, that's true, but not taking that into account, the idea would probably work out, right? :)
     
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  17. tonyrocks

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    Rajaie, the amount of money is not the issue...it is the principal in the matter. How would you like it if I just took $120 out of your pocket? I highly doubt you would say something like "Shukran" or something. stinking PayPal...more like PaySopranos
     
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  18. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    True. It isn't about the money, but the principles, as you say. But the thing is, with PayPal, there are no such things as principles involved, only money.

    I'm not saying that $120 is nothing, but I'm just saying that it could have been a lot worse, that's all.

    LOL, "Shukran", where did you learn that? :)

    Yes, PayPal sucks, really much. Too bad they've got the winning cards :(
     
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    Rajaie, being Half-Lebanese helps :) hehe
     
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  20. Rajaie

    Rajaie Active Member

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    :) It sure does :)
     
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