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

Buyer changes his mind and opens dispute

I sold a vintage guitar. Listed 12 pictures on my ebay listing. Buyer said he played and adjusted guitar but that truss rod was broke. I said I wouldn’t accept back as he played and adjusted after saying originally that it … Continue reading

I Worked At PayPal

Writer Wishes to Remain Anonymous I used to work there 6 months ago. I found that if the buyer does a chargeback after they get the item, 99% of the time, the seller loses the item AND THEIR MONEY. It’s … Continue reading

Fraud Within PayPal

Writer Wishes To Remain Anonymous I am writing to inform you of a similar problem I am currently experiencing with Paypal.  A few days ago, I received fraudulents funds via Paypal for an auction I posted on Ebay.  I sent … Continue reading

PayPal Fraud Practices

By Michael Fleming I’ve recently sent the following letter to the Comptroller of Currency (an enforcement arm that regulates banks) as well as the California State banking officials; if you’ve had an experience like this with your card, I would … Continue reading

Buyer Fraud Protection

Writer Wishes To Remain Anonymous I am a seller on ebay. I sold an item and shipped it with insurance to the buyer. About a month and a half after the transaction was over, the buyer contacted palpal about not … Continue reading

Buyer Committed Fraud

Writer Wishes To Remain Anonymous Greetings In March 2003 I ordered Videos from a website called Cartoon Time through PayPal and got scammed.I thought the seller was sending me the videos but never responded to my message after recieving my … Continue reading

PayPal And Gambling

Writer Wishes To Remain Anonymous I decided one day to check out online gambling.  I checked out a number of sites and found a number have paypal on their banking pages, figuring this was a good thing I picked one, … Continue reading

Fraud As I See It

Writer Wishes To Remain Anonymous Hello, my son Pierre HARY, 16, 22, rue Trinité, F 14700 Falaise, has received an immedeate payment demand by CFR (subject 18922) France over an amount of Euro 104,01, based on an ebay reference E160937367. … Continue reading

Want To Prevent Fraud

Writer Wishes To Remain Anonymous I keep getting the notice that i have allowed the address buy517car7@aol.com address to use my paypal.  I have not authorized this address.  This address is getting sent to mybrendonhm@hotmail.com address. Please help me prevent any fraud under my … Continue reading

Twice Frozen By PayPal

By Andrew Shipp Hi, I have twice now had my account frozen by Paypal.  Both times, i have had over £200.00 in there which i had chosen to accumulate ready for a holiday.  On requesting what the problem was, i … Continue reading