PAYPAL PROBLEMS - Consumer Rescue

Buying high fashion items on Facebook, a woman in a fancy red dress,

Think you got scammed through a Facebook ad? You’re not alone

December 24, 2024October 12, 2023 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

Jeri Lynn Wentz says she feels scammed after her recent shopping fiasco, which began through a Facebook ad. The “fashionable” clothes she bought took a month to arrive and were more suitable for a baby doll than a full-grown woman. When she asked to return the garments, the retailer first resisted and then gave her some strange instructions. In the end, the clothing company kept her money and the tiny, low-quality items Jeri sent back.

So now what?

Here’s why you should never give an eBay buyer your home address!

August 28, 2023August 26, 2023 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

An elaborate PayPal scam led an iPad thief directly to eBay seller Steven Sanderson’s front door. The brazen predator came disguised as a friendly eBay buyer willing to purchase the digital device from Sanderson for $650. And it was weeks before the fraudulent nature of this transaction became clear.

Now Sanderson’s iPad is gone and so is the money he made by “selling” it. He blames PayPal for this fiasco and wants our help getting his $650 back. But who really is responsible here?

Could you get banned from Paypal forever with your money locked inside? Unfortunately, the answer appears to be "yes."

How did I get permanently banned from PayPal with my money locked inside?

February 4, 2024August 11, 2022 by Michelle Couch-Friedman

Could you get banned from PayPal with your money locked inside? Unfortunately, for many former users wondering how to get their cash released, the answer is “yes.”