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Klohe A

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My PayPal Buyer Protection Nightmare — A Warning to All Buyers

Since December 2024, I've been fighting with PayPal over a refund of $185 for digital products I purchased: photography presets that simply didn't work on my device. From the start, the seller's listing didn't clearly explain compatibility issues, and when I tried to use the presets, they generated error messages and were completely unusable.

I submitted over 20 screenshots to PayPal proving the product was broken. But instead of acknowledging this, PayPal initially dismissed my case saying I didn't like the product. That was a huge misunderstanding because my complaint wasn't about preference; it was about a defective product that didn't function at all. I had casually used that phrase in my explanation, but the technical evidence clearly showed the real problem.

After I escalated the dispute and appealed, the seller blocked me and refused any further communication. Yet PayPal still denied my refund. To make things worse, they changed their reasoning midway and even questioned whether I was who I claimed to be despite already corresponding with me. Even more frustrating is that PayPal cited updated policies that came into effect after I filed my dispute.

I never agreed to these new terms, yet they were used against me. This experience has been exhausting and disappointing. PayPal's buyer protection process, which is supposed to safeguard customers, failed me. It left me vulnerable to a broken product and a seller who dodged responsibility, with PayPal siding against me despite clear evidence.

I'm sharing this story not to attack PayPal but to raise awareness. If you rely on PayPal for buyer protection, please be cautious. Their dispute system can be inconsistent, slow, and sometimes unfair—especially when sellers block communication or when policies shift mid-dispute. For those who live paycheck to paycheck, losing money like this hurts deeply.

I urge PayPal to be more transparent, honor original policies during disputes, and protect buyers better from shady sellers. If you have a similar experience, don't stay silent.

Keep reporting, sharing, and demanding accountability. We deserve better.

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Loss:
$185
Cons:
  • Scam holding my money

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: RUN

maryruth a Ihy

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| map-marker Saipan, Saipan

Change to peso account

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PayPal - Change to peso account

hi. can you change my account to peso ?

0906371**** under mary ruth alvarez

its hard to transfer USD.

im from phillipines. thanx

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Alinda Rrd

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| map-marker Syracuse, New York

Closing a dispute claims

PayPal - Closing a dispute claims

Trying to close a dispute transaction the merchant has reach out to me about the item I have purchased so I want to close the claim

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User's recommendation: Dispute

Resolved
Karlo G Ddz

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Resolved: Permanent Account Limitation

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PayPal - Permanent Account Limitation
Updated by user Feb 24, 2025

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology.

Original review Feb 09, 2025

Woke up and my Paypal Email has been permanently suspended. Been using it for only my legitimate business.

The worst thing I was given no explanation and I don't even have an option to appeal the decision. Contact team is of no use also and say that they can't appeal the decision.

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Loss:
$1100
Cons:
  • Non existent customer service
  • No explanations
  • Fradulent

Preferred solution: Permanent ban lifted

User's recommendation: Do not use!

Philip J Qhz

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I can't access my PayPal account

I can't access my PayPal account
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I am trying to log in to my account; it has refused. Kindly assist.

Whenever I try putting in my password, it doesn't log in. When I try to reset my password, it's telling me something went wrong.

Kindly help; I am in need of my account. Email address: pjuma0131@***.com

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Preferred solution: I want to get my account back

User's recommendation: Kindly I need to use my money

Brandy B Sfb

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Transfer money into my bank account

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Yes, I opened up a PayPal account over 2 years ago. Someone paid me in my PayPal account $175.00.

My phone number was different on the account, so I called customer service and she helped me update my phone number. She told me to attach my bank account and my debit card, so I did. Then she told me to transfer money into my account from my bank, so I did. It transferred $10.00 into my account.

So when I go to transfer money into my bank account from my PayPal account, it's saying I still need to verify that it's me. I have the same email that I did when I opened up the PayPal account. I verified that. I verified my new number.

I verified my attaching my bank account for Chime and my debit card for Chime. I did verification on the phone through the credit bureau and it is STILL saying it needs to verify that it's me. This has been going on for a week now. All I want to do is transfer my money to my Chime account so I can be done with PayPal because this is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of in my life.

I mean, what do I have to do to get my money out of my PayPal account? Give you my blood? I am extremely frustrated with this process just to verify my freaking phone number. If it isn't one thing, it's another every time I call.

They said Boost Mobile needs to verify my phone number, so I called Boost and they have never heard of such. They said my number should be verified by you sending my phone a one-time passcode. So that was done. Yesterday they said they had to do a hard reset on my account and wait 5 hours.

I did that and it's still saying the same freaking thing. My phone number has been verified per the app I downloaded already, so what is your problem with someone trying to get their money out of their account? It isn't your money to keep, and I don't know who I have to report you to, but I will go to whoever I need to to get my money out of my PayPal account.

I promise you one thing: I will never ever have anyone deposit money into this account again because this is beyond ridiculous. You should be damn ashamed!

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Loss:
$185
Pros:
  • No pros as far as i am concerned
Cons:
  • Paypal account restrictions activated with unjust reasons
  • Customer service bad

Preferred solution: My freaking money out of my PayPal account. That's it!!!!!!!

User's recommendation: I don't recommend anyone to use PayPal because it has taken me a week and I still don't have my money yet. All because my phone number is different from the time I opened up the account. It's been verified on the app but I still can't transfer money into my checking account. DO NOT USE PAYPAL

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Darvell Rpu

I use PayPal for all my transactions online and they have saved the day on some pretty sketchy merchants. And no- I'm not being paid by anyone to post this. There's something missing with your situation, otherwise it would have been resolved.

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I agree. And unless I missed something, his loss is not really a loss if it’s still in his PayPal account.

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Lotoya R Vta

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| map-marker Bridgetown, Saint Michael

To Cancel a payment

PayPal - To Cancel a payment

The reciever hasn't received the money so I would like to cancel the payment but it doesn't have the cancel payment option on either end .

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User's recommendation: Ask PayPal to improve this system it's a disadvantage to other countries.

Alex P Wdw

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| map-marker Birmingham, England

No sympathy and no lack of compassion

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Made a phone call earlier with the Parranthen agent customer service. He was rude in his tone and lacked communication and compassion towards my financial situation. Now, thanks to him, I am under more stress as he said maybe I would be able to move the payment; call back on 3rd July! All I wanted was to settle the outstanding bill from my credit card, but this is not working as I changed jobs and the payment date has changed.

I asked to speak to a manager, and he said at this time no. What for?

I am very disappointed and stressed!

Once I settle the issue, I will shut the account.

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User's recommendation: Avoid this company as customer service is 0 sympathy and no great communication

Mario M Clt

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| map-marker Santo Tirso, Porto

No access to my account

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Updated by user Jun 14, 2025

I found out that many consumers experienced the same issue with Paypal, lots of negative reviews in Trustpilot also. Careful with your funds and accounts.

Updated by user May 31, 2025

Paypal hasn´t answered me yet.

Original review May 26, 2025
I´m trying to open my paypal account for weeks, and the access code only gets to the cellphone two days after I try to log in. I have a payment to make for something that is very important to me, and all my plans are delayed due to Paypal security.

I also don´t have access to my previous Paypal account because I don´t have anymore my old cellphone, although I have the email and the associated bank account, they won´t give access to that account and the money retained in it. I tried for many times and already lost my patience. They don´t answer by email, and I really hate talking on the phone, even that way the case was never solved. I have no access to none of my accounts due to the security policy, which is not safe at all, because if our phone is stolen, it has total access to our Paypal account and the associated bank account.

I also complain because I was told Paypal was free to use, and I opened specifically to receive a refund, and I was charged about 1 for receiving. I don´t mind to pay how much it is, but I don´t like when a company lies to me.

That 1 should have been charged to the company that sent my refund, not to me. I find that kind of procedure offensive for the costumer.
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Cons:
  • Charges surprise fees
  • Unsafe in many ways including scams based on the widraw option
  • Costumer support does not answer by email

Preferred solution: Access to my accounts and answer by email

User's recommendation: I only use because there´s no other choice with certain companies.

Shane L Hpl

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| map-marker Saranac Lake, New York

Why did this go to my spam ?

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I did not see this because it went to my spam. So is this spam or a scam?

PayPal wanted me to change my password again, and I am sick of doing this all the time. It was I who asked them something, and now, to get back into my account, I have to change my password, and I am not going to.

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User's recommendation: Stop taking all the changes and them making you change your password.

Josip Rfx

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| map-marker Micevec, Zagrebacka Zupanija

Phone number changed

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Need help i cant get to my paypal account i switched phone number and dont have the old one and i have some money to transfer to new account which is josipkulusic86,username @Kulusic86,name is Josip Kulušić and my new number is +385915****85,my old account is kulusic986@***.com but dont know the old number to confirm the account,dont have it,i deleted the old account and build new one

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Diane V Ybe

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| map-marker New York, New York

Activate debit card

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Im I needed to speak to customer service and it wouldnt. I needed help with my debit card. I have to speak to someone.

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User's recommendation: Customer service

Daymon S

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Chat agent

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Chatbot refuses to route to a live agent. After many attempts, if I am able to chat with a live agent, the chat session always cuts off unexpectedly in the middle of a chat, with no way to get back to that chat session or any record of it. Conveniently, the chats cut out as soon as I start to inquire about a serious issue they obviously don't want to deal with.

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Loss:
$30
Pros:
  • Few
Cons:
  • Numerous

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don't use PayPal if you don't have to. If you have to speak to customer service I would call them because their chat service is unreliable if you can even get a live agent

Marlon G Hvz

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False Investigations & Non refundable lies

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Updated by user Nov 08, 2024

They started some refunds but have a feew *** go

Updated by user Oct 17, 2024

They are still up to their old games. I have trouble getting into my own account, but hackers and AI have no problems at all charging my account.

Updated by user Sep 24, 2024

Since then they have turned off all the features of my debit card which is my direct deposit account, they locked me out in retaliation for reporting them. Next move is police report and then more administration action

Updated by user Jun 19, 2024

It's been already 45 days and thy still have not confirmed that the stopped payment was added and still have not sure if they really know what they are doing

Original review Jun 12, 2024

They just make up things as they go along, I have two other secretaries that call everyone, including and they fix anything, owes over $3',000 in refunds going back 2-3 for investigation that only take 45 days, take 45 minutes, and the never send investigation materiala

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Preferred solution: Full refund

Christopher M Xma

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Make improvements on customer one to one communication

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No one answered my calls,I tried to make a call for my issue to be sorted,but all in vain, please make it easier for customers to reach your services

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Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: Be patient on customer care services