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Paypal has limited my account until I re-confirm everything!!!!
limited account access--- Paypal has limited my account access . They have a long list of info requested. This includes my photo ID, bank info, social security , utility bill, proof of shipping on items sold ( My printer broke so I took items to P.O. instead of using PP shipping) proof of inventory, invoices etc. I have been using Paypal for the last 7 years. Why would I suddenly have to reconfirm EVERYTHING!!! CK
Help I don't have individual invoices for the 15 transactions they are asking about. I buy from everywhere-- flea markets-auctions-and anywhere else I find what I'm selling.The only receipts I have (and they are few) are cash receipts indicating that cash was collected.
Help I don't have individual invoices for the 15 transactions they are asking about. I buy from everywhere-- flea markets-auctions-and anywhere else I find what I'm selling.The only receipts I have (and they are few) are cash receipts indicating that cash was collected.
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Inappropriate?Hello CK!
My name is Ashley and I work for PayPal! I apologize for the frustrations you have experienced regarding your account limitation. To best assist you, can you please email me directly at ashley@paypal.com? Once I receive your email I will be able to look at your account and get back to you with detailed information.
Thanks for your post!
Ashley
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Ashley, i sold a vintage guitar two days ago. I live in Britain, the buyer lives in Italy.
He attempted to pay promptly via Paypal, but the payment was 'refused' as apparently i'd exceeded my money recieving limit. For a start i did not even know that i had a limit. Going back a few years, i had to go through the long winded process of varifing after my account reached a limit. I was unaware of the limit and for a week or so, chaos ensued with me being under the wrath of angry Ebay customers and sellers.
Anyway, after that things were ok, untill today when I found out that i have to varify again.
By the sounds of it, the account won't be able to recieve the payment till at least friday. Also, the last time i transfered funds to my bank it took a staggering 9 days! So in all... the sale was made on the Sunday, the account could not recieve money till the following friday, and the money would not be in my bank for a further 9 days! Thats over two weeks from start to finish!
It would be easier and quicker to spend the buyers courier fees and my paypal fees on a cheap return flight to Italy to deliver the guitar and collect the cash in person.
I know security is important, but in all the years i have been with my bank, they have never asked me to re prove who i am. Imagine banking a large cheque into ones account only to have it returned by post with a cover note saying " Sorry, cant process this Cheque till you have contacted us to prove who you are" ( Again!) ....Well we'd have riots would'nt we?
Since 2005 Paypal have known exactly who i am. They know my bank details, my email add, my debit card number and so on.
On my side, i have an email add and a password known only to me.
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Inappropriate?Hi CK!
I just had this same issue, and it really sucked. They wanted less information from me, but even after I did everything that was asked I still couldn't send money for 4 days. I was in the middle of buying some sporting equipment and because of their hold it ruined my weekend plans. The worst part was the run around I was given. After I did the checklist on the site I called customer service. They told me to write an email. I did that and got a reply that said to do the checklist and call them. I was also told the hold would take 24 to 48 hours to lift after I completed their requests, but it took much longer. The whole time the seller was upset with me because his view on the site said that I hadn't done what was asked "Waiting on buyer...". To top it off I received requests to fill out surveys, twice, as response to my follow up emails. I filled out two of them, but three times they asked! Sheesh.
So CK, I wish you luck, let us know how it goes!
I’m sad there aren't other good paypal-like options
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Inappropriate?I followed up and called Paypal. The Agent I talked to said almost all new sellers have to go through pretty much the same thing --- Somehow I doubt that---He said once I submit the info they would make their "decision" in 24-48 hours.
What "DECISION" I am not appying for anything new that I know of. I told him I have gotten mortgages with less info. No answer for that either. Now I received an email saying they paired my info with my account and would have a DECISION on my APPEAL in 3 to 5 business days. I still want to know what "high risk activity " was attached.
What did I do that has me Appealing for my account? I will never recommend paypal again. I had been doing it for every sale in which the buyer did not have an account , Sorry people, I hope PP does not do the same thing to you! I wrote Ashley as suggested above we will see if she can shed some light on this for me. CK
I’m frustated. Feel like I did something wrong
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CK, that does sound really frustrating! Sorry to hear you're getting such a run around, I look forward to hearing if they do shed some light on this mess.
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Inappropriate?This happened to me last week and I'm DONE with them. They said they "had reason to believe a third party had accessed my account".. no they didn't. I had to go through ridiculous steps (phone verification only works on a land line which is hard to find these days) and then my account still wasn't restored for another 14 hours. Don't try emailing, they don't ever respond. Don't try calling their customer support number. You have to find a hidden page on their site that gives you a stupid "web pin". After you've entered that you are presented with an automated system that forces you to talk out loud to navigate and there is no option to talk to an actual person. Paypal is a worthless company and their customer service is getting more and more non-existent every day. I'll use Google Checkout or pay directly with my CC from now on.
I’m Pissed Off
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Inappropriate?Hello scionguy!
I'm sorry to hear about your situation.
At PayPal, we care about the security of our user's accounts, as such PayPal frequently reviews accounts for unauthorized or suspicious account activity. This is done for your protection and the protection of other users. Unfortunately, this sometimes affects good people. If an account is limited due to possible unauthorized activity, PayPal requires that certain steps be taken to verify ownership of the account. Once these steps are successfully completed, full access to an account is restored.
Please keep in mind, fraudsters can gain access to accounts via phishing emails and/or spoof websites. So it is important that you protect yourself against fraudulent activity. The PayPal Security Center offers tips and techniques on how to stay safe online including law enforcement and e-commerce resources that focus on improving internet security. For more information, click the "Security Center" link on any PayPal webpage.
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Inappropriate?Ashley, that's all well and good, but I still haven't received any details about this alledged activity. If there really was a breach then I have a right to know the details since it's MY financial information that was put at risk. I've asked and received no response about the details of the activity. The other huge problem (that you didn't address) is the lack of customer service:
-- Still NO responses to any of my emails.
-- No way to reach a live person by phone.
-- Extra steps (web pin) added to discourage people from even trying to call in the first place. If my account had been compromised then the the thief would have access to generate a web pin too, so what's the point?
-- Not allowing cell phones on the phone verification part of the resolution process. Who still has a land line anyways and regardless, it let me add a phone number on the spot so if it was someone else they could have added their own number. That step, even if you allow cell phones, makes zero sense.
Bottom line is I don't want to do business with a company who won't respond to customers, won't talk to them on the phone and routinely takes actions that make it a huge hassle to be a customer.
I’m still pissed off
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Inappropriate?Hello Scionguy!
To discuss account specific information you can contact PayPal at 1-402-935-2050.
To confirm that you are the account holder, please have the following information available when you call:
- Your telephone number
- Information about the credit card or bank account you registered with PayPal
- Your email address registered with PayPal
Please keep in mind, should you contact PayPal via email, it will be answered in the order it is received.
The response time will depend on the volume of contacts received at that time.
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Inappropriate?Ashley, thanks for coming here and trying to help us out. I'm sad though that you can't give any more information than what we've all already heard. The responses here are very scripted. We know PayPal's policies all too well, we don't need to be educated anymore. We have issues with those policies, and with how they prioritize the protection of PayPal's legal agenda over our customer experience.
I'd like to not give up on Paypal, but it's proving itself unreliable. Ashley, I'm curious if you feel you can do anything to change this? My guess is that you're an exceptionally well meaning employee, but that the organization isn't giving you the tools or power to really make a difference.
I’m sad
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Inappropriate?Scionguy, CK,
I've had the same problem and lost $1500 because of it (because of ticket sales I couldn't process). I can see why PayPal has to be hardcore about security, but the process of reinstatement is very troublesome, and there's no clear reason why the account limitation gets triggered. The net experience is of alienation and frustration. Not the makings for a long-term customer.
I recently had an interaction with Smith Barney's fraud detection department and they were incredibly human and helpful. It was resolved in literally three minutes, leaving me with a very positive taste in my mouth. Given the increasing competition from Google and Amazon on the internet payments front, I think PayPal needs to do what it takes to humanize and smooth the necessary wrinkles in the process. Because you can bet that the few of us talking here are the very tip of the tip of the iceberg in discontent.
I’m frustrated
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Inappropriate?@Ashley, my emails to PayPal were sent over 2 weeks ago and still have not been answered. Unless you have a ridiculous number of emails coming in I'd say mine aren't ever going to be answered.
@Thor: I also found a company that is the opposite of PayPal when it comes to being good to work with. If I make a large purchase on my DiscoverCard (i.e. Big screen TV, etc.) I get a call from a real live human who asks me if I was indeed the person who just made that purchase and tells me they're glad it wasn't a fraudulent purchase. The whole process takes less than 30 seconds and my card is never put in a "limited access" mode or cancelled (unless of course I had told them it really was fraud).
The same situation with PayPal could have (and should have) been handled the same way, but the horrible automated process cost me precious time, embarrassed me while trying to pay for a purchase and ultimately lost PayPal a customer.
I’m an ex-PayPal customer
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Inappropriate?I have this limited account problem too. I have recently become a seller on ebay and I had no problems until last Tuesday. I went through the steps to confirm information and when I got to the "confirm location" step, it told me I would be getting a letter with my confirmation code in the mail. I just want to know if I will really get a letter or if that's a lie. I have money in my paypal account that I have been paid and I NEED my money. I have active auctions and I have had to pay for shipping OUT OF POCKET. I need help. As soon as I get involved with paypal, I have problems and I'm already very fed up.
I’m fed up
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paypal has limited my account's too both of them and says its because of a third party fruad. They want me to confirm my adress and add my bank info which i am not going to do. All this trouble jsut makes me think "seems like im not the only one having trouble with paypal, i guess they really want to have your bank number and will tell you that your account has been accesed by a third party so they have a reason to limit the account." I am also done with paypal... it took an hour jsut to reach the right person to shut down my account.
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Inappropriate?this just happened to me, it changed to freaking limited access, after adding a new CC, and trying to delete the old one.
I’m boiling
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Inappropriate?may account is also limited plz , helo me out for getting it back, i cannot delete my existing bank account, also i cannot confirem my bank account as there is no link for it?
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Inappropriate?Ashley i have a similar problem. I am asked to confirm my bank account( i got limited) and i already had a bank account on file before the limitation. so i click the resolve button near the step "add and confirm a bank account" and i enter the iban and info of my account, but then it says that i have already registered this bank account and it gets me back to the resolution center where the "add and confirm bank account" step, still remains unresolved....
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Inappropriate?Ashley
I made a paypal account long ago just wanna check but i used my email address
but my paypal user name and address and everything was wrong i cant change anything
and i confirmed my Visa debit card by mistake im searching for a help everywhere from
websites and everywhere no help. Im having problem to delete my account
i cant change my street name o anything i just wanna close my account and make a new one
cos my account says (Your account access is limited. Learn how to remove this limitation. )
im tyring to delete my account can u pls help Thank you
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Have you tried sending them an email directly from their contact form? Because you are going to need to give them private information, it might be better to contact them through the official channels on their website. Try the "Email" link here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/helpsc...
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Inappropriate?hello,
My account is limited can you please help me about it.i put the bank account details but the account is limited now also.
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Inappropriate?Oh well lot of people was asking the same question over and over again well only cure for me is that i went to bank and i filled in a form that my card has been stolen and they ll make you a new card well try to make a new paypal account it ll work perfectly thanks
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Inappropriate?hello,
Can any body help me about me also about the issues i m facing of my friend limited account.Actually they trnasfer money to my account .I made account of my friend in paypal and we transfers money from paypal .Can you help me that there is issues when i requested money from one account to that account but there is wrong info like dob in it .Can there be any resolution for this one.Ashley please help me otherwise there is a great loss of more than 4 months earning of mine.Please i want it resolve if somebody help me.Because i cant do any thing with that account.I have correct info of one account but created account my friend info is not correct all like dob.Can you please help me or please provide me the instant messange where we talk more about this issues.Please help me i requests for it.
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Inappropriate?There is a forum I found on the internet that is free, and helps with Ebay, PayPal, business and the law. Just post any question, the experts will answer it if it has not already been answered!
The forum has a lot of expert advice on it. http://www.modeeworld.com/forums I found advice there about how to avoid EBAY suspensions, get past PayPal limitations, also lots of detailed help on creating your own business, getting past trademark violations, VERO and lots more. Plus general advice on how best to sell on EBAY, what sells the best, how to get the best price for your product, really everything related to EBAY and internet business.
Also advice about how EBAY really works and how PayPal really works. The inside scoop.
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Inappropriate?Same thing happened to me. They won't even tell me why. Well guess what paypal, your policy also has to abide with state laws....so prepare yourself! I am sick of paypal already. You don't protect the buyer at all. I sold a BRAND NEW tv and the guy wanted a refund, as stated on my ebay, I will not except returns! Well I got the tv back and guess what, before I even received it you fucking took 340 dollars out! Well guess what the "protected buyer" switched the lcd tv with a different one! So now even though the one I had sold was under warranty this one is not. Thank you paypal.
I’m furious
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Inappropriate?I hear ya' that is why I too HATE PayPal. On the forum there is a thread about bypassing PayPal on EBAY:
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Inappropriate?There is a forum I found on the internet that is free, and helps with Ebay, PayPal, business and the law. Just post any question, the experts will answer it if it has not already been answered!
The forum has a lot of expert advice on it. http://www.modeeworld.com/forums I found advice there about how to avoid EBAY suspensions, get past PayPal limitations, also lots of detailed help on creating your own business, getting past trademark violations, VERO and lots more. Plus general advice on how best to sell on EBAY, what sells the best, how to get the best price for your product, really everything related to EBAY and internet business.
Also advice about how EBAY really works and how PayPal really works. The inside scoop.
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Inappropriate?I got my paypal account open for 2 months now and they limited my account after one month and a week after we been having good transactions just because I don't have any credit! I'm a resident of the US for now 2 years! I have fax them pretty much everything I have and my account still under limitations. I haven't been able to use my money from my account for almost 3 weeks! We didn't have this problems before we just had to wait for the costumers feed back and they release our money but they never said anything about me needing to have credit to have a paypal account! We have receive good feed back from our ebay costumers... At this point I dont know what to do? I called experian and they can't help me they say I have to get a credit specialist in my area to get my credit report and this will take about a month too create!!! What can i do???Is this ok for paypal to do??? Is a big business and I'm running out of options because of this, the amount they are holding is pretty large!!!
I’m Paola
