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

Buyer filed a bogus claim and won

I recently sold a used coach scarf on eBay and the seller filed a false claim stating the scarf was significantly damaged with holes through out it,which was a blatant lie. This scarf was in excellent used condition and 12 … Continue reading

Told to not mail items buyers had all ready received

PayPal ripped me off for several thousand dollars 12,000. I gave the customers the items and all of them received the items. I mailed receipts to the customers along with tracking to PayPal. I get an email from Payscum saying … Continue reading

Local pick-up was fraud transaction

I sold an item on eBay for £900….it was paid for through Paypal…the buyer came and collected the item and just to have a proof i ask them to send an email confirming the collection; they sent the email and … Continue reading

How can I sue PayPal?

I did all by the book and sent an item to the address as per buyer’s request. PayPal approved my transaction and authorized for the item to be shipped. The scam was the actual CC transaction and once the item … Continue reading

Dispute process is totally flawed

Seller advertised items for sale on Craigslist. Price was agreed including shipping and payment via Paypal. After payment seller insisted on additional funds threatening to hold items. Buyer refused and requested cancellation of order. Seller refused to refund and never … Continue reading

Limited for supposedly owing on another account

my account was just limited for supposedly owing ( I have only had one paypal account ever) on another account they linked me with from some mysterious personal information that I have no clue what it is or where it … Continue reading

One big problem with two separate accounts

Here’s my current problem. I had a ebay account which I do owe about $450 to but they say its $600. I don’t care what it is I’m just going to pay it even though they are wrong on the … Continue reading

Activation drama

Two days ago I spent $5.00 to purchase a prepaid paypal debit mastercard. I called to activate the card this morning because I need Cash. After putting all my info out there over the phone, everything, from my SSN to … Continue reading

Why does paypal put a hold on refunds?

Hi i bid and won a laptop on ebay and payed via Paypal only to get an email from seller saying (HI PAYPAL HAVE CONFIRMED THAT PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED BUT FUNDS NOT IN MY ACCOUNT I WILL SEND LAPTOP … Continue reading

It’s just too easy to get screwed with chargebacks

Ebayer bought my item. Didn’t want it so filed a credit card charge back. Paypal told me I’d win because my listing clearly stated the item. As time progressed (you have to wait 75 days) he never returned my item. … Continue reading