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  2211 N 1st St San Jose, CA 95131-2021

  
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  333 E Haley St Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1712

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  963 E 4th St Los Angeles, CA 90013-1863

  
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  3505 Silverside Rd Ste 201 Wilmington, DE 19810-4905

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  PayPal should ***** my account because the ban was placed falsely and without clear justification. I have always followed PayPals terms of service, yet I was restricted without any explanation or opportunity to appeal properly. As an African user, I cant help but feel that this action may reflect a broader pattern of unfair treatment toward users from this region, as many others here have faced similar sudden bans. I urge PayPal to review my case with fairness and transparency, free from bias or discrimination.PayPal account is : **************************

  Business Response

  Date: 07/01/2025

  Dear ****** Kat,
  
  I am writing on behalf of PayPal, Inc. in response to your complaint. 
  
  I have determined that this complaint falls outside the scope and jurisdiction of PayPal, Inc. As such, I am unable to address the concerns within the complaint.
  
  Although I am unable to address your specific concerns in this contact, I encourage you to explore the dispute options available for your country, which are located in the PayPal User Agreement applicable to your account. You can view the User Agreement applicable to your account by clicking on the 'Legal' link located on the bottom, right-hand corner of any PayPal page and selecting the country in which your PayPal account is registered.
  
  Very sincerely yours,
   
  Global Customer Complaints & Advocacy
  **********************
  
   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Well for over a month I have been fighting with them to get $857.00 returned back to my account from a Fraudulent Unauthorized Transaction they let go through on my PayPal Debit Account from *******. They are claiming they returned the money back to me, but if you do the simple math you will see that they did not. They seemed confused, and they keep playing games with me, and that's a lot of money, and I don't like the games or the lies. I'd like to file a lawsuit against them, and *******, but I don't know how or where to start. I simply just want my money back, so I can close my account with them, and work with a real bank that will have my back, and not let things like this happen in the first place. They don't seem to know what they are doing, and if they can't do business right well then they should not be in business then. I get a money order in person because that is the only way in person from my local ******* Neighborhood Store every month for the same amount the past few months, and I have a receipt of the transaction they claim was cancelled or voided, and the bottom receipt portion of the money order which was posted to the dispute. They are disputing for a wrong date, and confusing themselves because there seems to be a lost in English translation against a ******************* not in *******. There is no reason this should be happening but here we are, and as a ***************** Veteran that lives on a strict budget this is very upsetting to me, I only get paid once a month to support myself, and my family, and it's not nearly enough but we try, and make it work, and then I get money stolen from me that they won't return. I am trying to keep it together, but this is very upsetting to me, so please help me. The charge was for May 23rd, but they charged again on May 24th, and I don't know how or why I have proof from May 23rd they need to show proof for May 24th which they would have none, because I didn't do any transactions on May 24th for this amount.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/10/2025

  Dear ***** **********, 
  
  We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you letting us know. When issues like these happen, we work hard to support our customers and be there when they need us most.
  
  We're here to help, so we reviewed your concerns and responded to you directly via email. If you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach back out by replying to our message or by visiting our Contact page on the PayPal website.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  PayPal

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/10/2025

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** **********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Paypal closed my account for risk-based policies because i received a little under $120 in one day from my clothing business. I provided all necessary documentation to prove to paypal that I conduct legit business and am of age to be using paypal for these small business transactions as stated in their Acceptable Use Policy. I have reached out to customer service multiple times and have received the same response, we are sorry for the experience but we cannot reopen your account due to risk based factors. I have read their Acceptable Use Policy front to back and havent violated a single policy and find it unacceptable to have my account closed and my funds held for up to 6 months because U received an unusual amount of money in a short period of time. I have attached pictures showing my account with the funds being limited, and shipping for all 3 of the orders that were placed proving that i am providing a product to my customers.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/01/2025

  Dear **** *******, 
  
  We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you letting us know. When issues like these happen, we work hard to support our customers and be there when they need us most.
  
  We're here to help, so we reviewed your concerns and responded to you directly via email. If you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach back out by replying to our message or by visiting our Contact page on the PayPal website.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  PayPal
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I received a text invoice about bit coin bill for ******. Im to contact a toll free number @ *************** and came from *******************************

  Business Response

  Date: 06/30/2025

  Dear ******* ********, 
  
  We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you letting us know. When issues like these happen, we work hard to support our customers and be there when they need us most.
  
  We're here to help, so we reviewed your concerns and responded to you directly via email. If you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach back out by replying to our message or by visiting our Contact page on the PayPal website.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  PayPal
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have a account with paypay unfortunately I had an unauthorized transaction happen and I filed it with PayPal but I still never received my money back and they keep switching the dates I feel as if something right isn't going on

  Business Response

  Date: 06/30/2025

  Dear **** ******, 
  
  We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you letting us know. When issues like these happen, we work hard to support our customers and be there when they need us most.
  
  We're here to help, so we reviewed your concerns and responded to you directly via email. If you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach back out by replying to our message or by visiting our Contact page on the PayPal website.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  PayPal
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Hi my PayPal account email is ******************** is banned and 2 of my disputes are closed all of a sudden. PayPal send me an email i filed too many disputes . Bro I only filed 2 disputes and they closed because I filed tooo many.?this is very incompetent from PayPal and customers have to beware of this fraudulent company All I want account to be opened because I have already valid documents for my disputes

  Business Response

  Date: 06/30/2025

  Dear ***** ****,
  
  My name is **** and I am writing on behalf of PayPal, Inc. in response to your complaint. 
  
  I have determined that this complaint falls outside the scope and jurisdiction of PayPal, Inc. As such, I am unable to address the concerns within the complaint.
  
  Although I am unable to address your specific concerns in this contact, I encourage you to explore the dispute options available for your country, which are located in the PayPal User Agreement applicable to your account. You can view the User Agreement applicable to your account by clicking on the 'Legal' link located on the bottom, right-hand corner of any PayPal page and selecting the country in which your PayPal account is registered.
  
  Very sincerely yours,
   
  Che
  Global Customer Complaints & Advocacy
  **********************
  
   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Subject: Permanent PayPal account limitation request for assistance PayPal, Inc., ************ 1. Summary of the Issue I received a permanent deactivation on my PayPal account on 6/23/2025, without clear explanation. Im unable to send, receive, or withdraw money.2. My attempts to resolve it Contacted PayPal Customer Support on 6/23/2025; no resolution provided.Submitted multiple appeals including to the Executive Escalations team at ***************************************** there were no replies 3. ****** .Unable to receive payments from clients or manage pending transactions.This limitation threatens my livelihood 4. What Ive done next Filed this complaint with BBB after exhausting internal PayPal avenues. 5. My requested resolution Immediate review and lift of the permanent limitation, or Clear explanation of what triggered it Thank you for your assistance. Im hopeful that, with BBB involvement, PayPal will provide clarity or resolution.Sincerely,Junior Kyalo Mbatha Email address tied to paypal: *********************** 6/23/2025

  Business Response

  Date: 07/01/2025

  Dear Junior Mbatha,
   
  I am writing on behalf of PayPal, Inc. in response to your complaint.
   
  I have determined that this complaint falls outside the scope and jurisdiction of PayPal's ************* offices. As such, I am unable to address the concerns within the complaint; however, I forwarded your complaint to the relevant PayPal offices for review.
   
  Although I am unable to address your specific concerns in this contact, I encourage you to explore the dispute options available for your country, which are located in PayPal's User Agreement applicable to your account. You can view the User Agreement applicable to your account by clicking on the 'Legal' link located on the bottom, right-hand corner of any PayPal page and selecting the country in which your PayPal account is registered.
   
  Very sincerely yours,
   
  PayPal Global Customer Complaints & Advocacy

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to formally file a complaint against PayPal, Inc. regarding the unexpected and unexplained termination of my PayPal account *********** name is Nelembaye Mbailassem, and I have been a longtime, loyal PayPal user who has always adhered strictly to PayPals Acceptable Use Policy. Without any prior warning or specific explanation, I recently received a notice from PayPal stating, Were no longer offering PayPal services for this account. This decision was a complete shock given my consistent, responsible, and fully compliant use of the platform.I primarily use PayPal to send and receive funds within my mutual aid community and to sell original artwork and drawings. All my transactions are legitimate, transparent, and have never resulted in any disputes or chargebacks. My account is fully verified, linked to my bank accounts and cards, and has been in good standing for years.Despite my attempts to seek clarification and request a review from PayPal, I have not received any detailed explanation or evidence of policy violations. This lack of transparency and the sudden closure of my account appear arbitrary and unjustified.Moreover, I have found that I am not alone in facing this issue. Numerous users have reported similar account closures without clear reasons, suggesting a troubling pattern that undermines trust in PayPal as a reliable payment service provider.I am requesting the Better Business Bureaus assistance in obtaining a fair and thorough review of my case and in facilitating communication with PayPal to restore my account or provide a justified explanation for its closure.Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your assistance in resolving this issue promptly.Sincerely,Nelembaye Mbailassem

  Business Response

  Date: 06/30/2025

  Dear Nelembaye ********* Mbailassem, 
  
  We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you letting us know. When issues like these happen, we work hard to support our customers and be there when they need us most.
  
  We're here to help, so we reviewed your concerns and responded to you directly via email. If you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach back out by replying to our message or by visiting our Contact page on the PayPal website.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  PayPal

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the limitation and banning of my PayPal account, which has caused severe disruption to my business operations.I have been a PayPal user for over 5 years, initially with a personal account, and more recently converting it into a business account to support my legitimate online fashion business (selling sunglasses in full compliance with European regulations). My business is properly registered as an auto-entrepreneur in ******, and I have attached all necessary documentation, including my business registration details.Additionally, I want to clarify that the classification of my account as high dispute is, in my view, unfair. While I did face 9 disputes, these were the result of malicious buyers attempting chargebacks despite receiving their goods (with shipping proof provided). In these cases, buyers were refunded, yet my account was penalized.The banning of my account has blocked funds and severely impacted my ability to run my business. I have a track record of satisfied customers (including over 3 years of positive activity on platforms like Vinted), and I am fully committed to resolving any concerns.?? I kindly request: A thorough review of my case, taking into account the supporting documents and evidence provided. The opportunity to resolve any outstanding issues so I can continue using PayPal for my business.I am eager to cooperate fully and provide any further documentation or clarification you may require.Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response.Kind regards,

  Business Response

  Date: 06/30/2025

  Dear ****** Mgouni,
  
  I am writing on behalf of PayPal, Inc. in response to your complaint.    
  
  I have determined that this complaint falls outside the scope and jurisdiction of PayPal's United States offices. As such, I am unable to address the concerns within the complaint.  However, I have forwarded your complaint to the relevant PayPal Offices for review.   
  
  Although I am unable to address your specific concerns in this contact, I encourage you to explore the dispute options available for your country, which are in PayPal's User Agreement applicable to your account. You can view the User Agreement applicable to your account by clicking on the 'Legal' link located on the bottom, right-hand corner of any PayPal page and selecting the country in which your PayPal account is registered.   
  
  Very sincerely yours,   
  
  Global Customer Complaints & Advocacy   
  PayPal
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/23/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am heartbroken and incredibly distressed. Without any clear explanation, PayPal permanently limited my account and took away my access to funds I rely on for daily living. I have been a loyal and honest user, never violating any policies to my knowledge.Recently, one person kindly sent me two payments one for $870 and another for $100 as voluntary support for my community mental health outreach project. These contributions were intended to help me continue offering free emotional support and educational content for people struggling with anxiety and depression. Instead of recognizing the goodwill behind this, PayPal blocked my account entirely.I reached out to their support multiple times, begging for clarification or at least a second review, but all I received were generic, automated responses. I feel helpless and ignored. This account was not just a financial tool for me it was a lifeline.Please, I am asking for a real human to look into my case. I am willing to cooperate fully, provide any documentation needed, and answer any questions. I just want a fair chance to resolve this and access what is rightfully mine.Thank you kindly for your attention and compassion.

  Business Response

  Date: 06/30/2025

  Dear ******* *********,
  
  My name is ******, and I am writing on behalf of PayPal, Inc. in response to your complaint. 
  
  I have determined that this complaint falls outside the scope and jurisdiction of PayPal, Inc. As such, I am unable to address the concerns within the complaint.
  
  Although I am unable to address your specific concerns in this contact, I encourage you to explore the dispute options available for your country, which are located in the PayPal User Agreement applicable to your account. You can view the User Agreement applicable to your account by clicking on the 'Legal' link located on the bottom, right-hand corner of any PayPal page and selecting the country in which your PayPal account is registered.
  
  Very sincerely yours,
   
  ******
  Global Customer Complaints & Advocacy
  **********************
  
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