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    Sales & MarketingPriceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed June 17, 2026

    Paypal can longer be trusted with your financial transactions or information. Clear signs of fraud are ignored by Paypal and they support sellers who continue over and over again to defraud customers. I completed an order through Paypal and the seller added additional items and over a hundred dollars worth of unauthorized merchandise. What was supposed to be a $50 transaction ended up being $200. I complained to Paypal but since they said the purchase was made through a trusted device, they would not consider it unauthorized. I had to go through my bank to reverse the charges. Do not trust Paypal anymore. They are knowingly letting companies scam you. I bet they receive some financial compensation for the scams they knowing let happen as well.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2026

    I never approved PayPal. Paypal joined with Mississippi Linen Cotton which was fake and lie company created by ** to scam on people. I paid in credit card and the scam ** switched it into Paypal who protected scammers by said it was not from Paypal while scammers could not be reached. It was big factor that paypal added big fee on the charge too. Paypal was part of scammer and truly assisting or shielding ** scammers from my credit disputes.

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      Reviewed June 16, 2026

      I've been using PayPal for years successfully however I saw changes in 2025. First a lot of unauthorized charges and charges I tried to make wouldn't go through. Today all that came to a head. Once again I received an unauthorized charge which I immediately reported but I also requested my account closed. They refused. So now I need to contact the FTC about it and get it closed.

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      Reviewed June 15, 2026

      I've had PayPal for many many years. I've never had problems like I'm having right now because me not having a business sold an item to an actual company a one-time type of deal. They're now hijacking my funds and keeping me from getting access to it to pay my bills. You know they definitely didn't have any problem taking out their $22.43 fee for the transaction but yet I'm on stall now for day four waiting to get access to my account.

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      Verified purchase

      Reviewed June 14, 2026

      PayPal is a joke now and I hate it with a passion. Never had a issue with Paypal until now. Whole thing needs to be shut down asap!

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      Customer ServicePrice

      Reviewed June 14, 2026

      After 10 years of being a customer I am appalled at the way PayPal handles their disputes. I have 3 charges on my account that I am 100 percent certain I did not make and told this to there yet they come back basically with, "Sorry, we find nothing was done wrong." I did not make these charges; that was the first thing they should have found wrong when I told them about the issue. They have extremely declined in their customer service standards. There are a lot of options out there of places one can use similar to PayPal. Be sure to do your homework and choose another company rather than PayPal.

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      TechSales & MarketingBilling

      Reviewed June 13, 2026

      Scam, favor vendors that intentionally know PayPal will side with them... Purchased using Amex, vendor never sent Purchased items. So, I reached out to vendor without success, then Amex. I was left with a 350$ bill and no products. Amex ruled in favor of vendor, who did not provide any service.

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      Reviewed June 13, 2026

      I have no idea what is going on with a PayPal these days! Ordered a nonworking product, shipped it back. But no support - as paypal said if the product is similar as described then they can refuse the case! Outrageous, unacceptable, basically they are supporting scammers now! - 280Euros, no product no money x3 returns!

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      Reviewed June 12, 2026

      Failed a payment I used to make and it used to work. Company says they cannot do anyhthing about it. Would not recommend to anybody

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      Reviewed June 11, 2026

      Buyer Protection?!? Ya right! I purchased a product from a scam company. It arrived on March 25. I did what PayPal stated which is to attempt to work it out with the seller first. I sent an email and received a response asking me to send pictures of what I received. I did. No further response from the seller. On April 24 (the 30th day), I opened a claim with PayPal. They stated that because it was "beyond 30 days since delivery" (which it was not), they would side with the seller.

      The seller apparently responded to PayPal that the item was actually delivered on March 23 (not true) BUT could not provide a tracking number. PayPal did NOT protect their buyer (of over 25 years). They protected the scam artist who provided a piece of plastic instead of a full large plant. BUYER BEWARE!!! I chatted with a PayPal representative today and said that I should not have bothered reaching out to the seller and I would have then received my money back. He actually agreed!!!! I won't do that again! Honesty does not pay with PayPal!

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      Reviewed June 11, 2026

      Have used PayPal cards online three times. Have always received very sub standard merchandise, or never received it. PayPal response is if it looks similar your received it. Like saying if I ordered a blimp, and received a blow up balloon. PayPal is ok with that! Done with PayPal! Hat is s least three sizes too large, ordered a George strait straw hat. It was crushed, and shoved in an envelope. Said hongpin on hat band. Had nothing to do with George strait. Last year ordered life size yard ornaments of flying birds. Received six inch tall toys. That didn’t even look real. PayPal doesn’t support their customers!

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      Reviewed June 11, 2026

      PayPal is working with scammers and that will lets the scammers to take money out of your account.

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      TechPriceBilling

      Reviewed June 10, 2026

      I have used PayPal for several years and have had no reason to doubt their reliability . . . until now. Since it is primarily controlled by Ebay, I have always used my PayPal acct. to pay vendors on Ebay. However, I just had an experience that brought the word "extortion" to my mind. I ordered a box of finish nails that cost a little over $7, but the shipping on that little box was $40. PayPal pops up with an offer to reduce the cost by $40 if I will apply for their credit card. I needed the nails that I couldn't find anywhere else so I applied and was approved almost instantly (not a surprise). Now, though, I'm suspicious of a company I have always trusted. My son reminded me of a 1930's movie we saw involving a gangster who "sold" protection to shop owners to protect them from him. Sounds similar . . . to this thinly-veiled scheme . . . by my trusted PayPal.

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      Reviewed June 9, 2026

      Total scam artist! They steal your money from your bank accounts causing multiple overdraft fees on top of the original theft of your money. Overseas scammers and you don't have any recourse!

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      Reviewed June 9, 2026

      I bought through a website where PayPal was an option. After not receiving any response from the vendor and the fact that the vendor had charged my CC I reached out to PayPal to seek help. After about a month they did refund my money. I didn’t ask who had to cough up ie whether it was the vendor or PayPal but then the slobs closed my future access. Why they retaliated against me I haven’t a clue. I was the one who would’ve been potentially harmed AND the only reason I thought it might be worth purchasing through them. Honestly my CC provider likely is a much more reliable source of protection from fraudulent vendors than PayPal I have no idea why anyone uses them. I gave them one star but honestly they don’t deserve even one.

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      Reviewed June 9, 2026

      A few years back I dealt with a French motorbike company located in Normandy and we exchanged funds for goods and services a few times. Lately I contacted the (as I know now) former owner, asked him to purchase bike parts from a third party for 300 euros. Not knowing that he had sold his business, I sent the funds to the old email address. The shop (Attack Moto in France) since then had folded and the new owner has no access to his PayPal account. This was an honest mistake, I've been arguing with them for over a month now and they refuse to tell me where the funds are.

      I was finally able to contact the former owner of the shop today and he tells me (with a photo as a proof) that he doesn't have access to his PayPal account, PayPal restricted it. So someone is lying here. PayPal tells me to contact the merchant, contact my credit card company (both of which I've done with no results) but truly, they know exactly where the funds are and will not release them back to me. I'm moving away from these people as they don't do things in good faith and are dishonest.

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      Reviewed June 8, 2026

      I have been trying to get my money back for an unfamiliar charge for almost 2 months. Paypal likes to give my money away. April 7, I was charged 11.95 by a company called NaturesBalance. I don't know who they are, don't care. So, I got my money back. On April 10th, once again, the same stinkin' company charged my account $76.33. I called over and over again. Where is my refund? Today I discovered they closed the case in favor of NatureBalance. I am seething. Now, what the hell am I gonna do? I WANT MY MONEY BACK. I am 70 yrs old and l live on a limited income. And these inbred cockroaches have ruined my life. I told them to block these thieves so they cannot access my account. Yeah, sure, no problem, done. LIARS, THIEVES.

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      Reviewed June 8, 2026

      Major thieves/scammed. I'm getting lots of unauthorized charges on my account. It's pretty much impossible to get your stolen money back after an unauthorized charge. I spent 4 or 5 hours trying to get 20$ back and PayPal ruled against me. Your money is not at all safe in a PayPal account. It's subject to random theft. Coming service is absolutely satanic. Decided to boycott for life. I don't do business with thieves.

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      Reviewed June 7, 2026

      I am very appalled with PayPal that I cancelled my account. I purchased an umbrella with a merchant and it was not as specified. Therefore they were going to issue me a credit. Unfortunately PayPal decided to intervene and disputed the credit in the merchants favor. What gives them the right to to that. I’m so dissatisfied with them. They lost me as a customer.

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      Reviewed June 7, 2026

      My partner's account was deemed fraudulent, and then promptly deactivated with zero ability to appeal it due to their faulty AI scam detection system. Initially there were holds placed on the account until my partner completed the numerous verification steps and then immediately after that they deactivated the account and claimed it was fraudulent. They are not only holding the money owed to my partner in the account, but they are refusing to refund the customers who purchased the product, and then have the unbelievable audacity to charge "high volume dispute fees". When my partner was finally able to speak with a human via chat, they deactivated the chat mid conversation and said that my partner would receive their money in 180 days. Absolutely insane. I always knew PayPal wasn't great but I never knew it was this bad. If 0/5 was a rating option, that's what I would have chosen. A corrupt company relying on an inaccurate AI system.

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      PayPal author review by Tammy Burns

      PayPal was founded in 1998, and eBay acquired it in 2002. The company now has nearly 200 million active customers, and in 2015 the company hosted approximately 4.9 billion transactions. Customers in more than 200 countries can use the company’s services and hold money in their accounts in 25 different currencies. Consumers can use the service to transfer money to other individuals, pay bills, make online purchases, make donations and obtain financing.

      • Online payments: Consumers can use PayPal to check out on millions of websites. Those who are uncomfortable putting their credit card information on lots of different sites can pay with PayPal, ensuring their information is stored with a single company.

      • Credit: PayPal Credit is the company’s financing option, which lets customers have flexible payment options. It can be used online, in stores and even to send money to someone else. Availability is subject to credit approval.

      • App: Using the PayPal app, customers can make purchases in brick-and-mortar stores with their PayPal account, send money from their mobile device and check out with PayPal when shopping on their device. The app is available for Apple, Android and Microsoft devices.

      • Recurring payments: Consumers can use their PayPal account to set up recurring payments for subscriptions for a variety of services, including Spotify, Netflix, Angie’s List, match.com, ancestry.com and more.

      • Fees: Customers do not pay fees when they make a purchase with their PayPal account. When consumers send money to another individual’s PayPal account and use money already in their PayPal account or in a bank account linked to their PayPal account, there is no fee.

      by Tammy Burns Deputy Editor, Personal Finance

      A former finance phobe, Tammy now devotes her career to ensuring that people don’t make the same money mistakes she once did. Her work has appeared in Fortune, the Toronto Star, Advisor’s Edge, Greedy Rates, and Money Under 30. She joined ConsumerAffairs in 2023. Tammy studied magazine publishing at Toronto Metropolitan University and has a BA in psychology from York University, and her earlier journalism took her from editing law books to writing restaurant reviews to reporting live from the Eyjafjallajökull eruption in Iceland. A part-time digital nomad, Tammy calls Toronto home but has also lived in Chiang Mai, Prague, Glasgow and rural Crete.

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