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This website is a collection of horror stories, news reports and other information addressing problems with Paypal, Inc..

Is PayPal really above the law?

I purchased a service on a gaming server, which they have labelled a ‘donation’. Apparently, with buying ‘services’ or ‘donations’, If you put a claim through, most likely, the money will stay with the Seller and you, the buyer, miss … Continue reading

Paypal allows dispute to be opened one day after sale is made

Paypal, this is not right that a case was open on me after a one day sale item sold on 5/15/13 and on 5/16/13 THEY OPEN A CASE, THE NEXT DAY my paypal is on hold. As you can see … Continue reading

How Paypal overcharges us

Paypal charges 2.9% to the seller and if the buyer uses a debit card charges them as well. I looked through my account and found that even if the buyer has a cash balance that covers the purchase, I am … Continue reading

Paypal took eBay gift card balance hostage ($550)

Around 2 years ago my mom asked me to buy her some precious metals. I purchased some from ebay. I opened a paypal account for her and used a combination of ebay gift cards and checking account to pay for … Continue reading

Limited because someone at my address owes paypal money

Well, recently just created a paypal, and it was for Minecraft funding, but since my address was already located on another paypal account (Not mine or any family members, must have the misfortune moving in to an apartment previously occupied … Continue reading

Paypal demanded transaction history from 2 years ago.

I got an email from PayPal saying my account had been restricted but they gave me no reason why so I contacted them asking what had I done wrong, Paypal replied saying I had to supply then dates, transaction No’s … Continue reading

Paypal is requesting my Social Security Number for my business account

I setup a business account using the name of my LLC that me and my business partner own. I set up the account then verified the checking account as they requested. I then received a payment and tried to withdraw … Continue reading

First Paypal approved my Payments pro account, then they shut me down.

I am complaining about PayPal Europe. I held an account with PayPal since 2005 and I used this account for my eBay sales. I always followed PayPal’s rules and regulations on my eBay sales. I applied for a service from … Continue reading

Couldn’t close paypal account because it is limited

For some unknown reason, Paypal put my account in Limited Status and has demanded 3 forms of identification, which I refused to submit. My account says they retrieved money paid to the ITunes Store for some albums I downloaded and … Continue reading

PayPal is holding my money for unreasonable demands.

PayPal is holding my money for unreasonable demands. And accusing me that I was violated on eBay. Even I have more than 99% positive feedback on eBay and even I offered every one 100% refund and return acceptable. eBay doesn’t … Continue reading