Super-limited paypal (can't refund customers)

[cortes]

https://imgur.com/a/X1hH9.jpg
Upload a photo ID
Provide proof of your address
Confirm a bank
Confirm your Social Security number
Provide information on account activity

Account impact: CANNOT:
Withdraw
Receive
Send
Refund
Pay


^The above is very fishy because I didn't even log in or sell anything during the dates they reference.

This post is in contrast with others, which still allow refunds (like https://www.aspkin.com/forums/paypal...imitation.html)

I called PayPal regarding another account that had no activity (pay or receive) that also had the same above super-limitation. I was given an insta-ban. All that stealth account did was log in and browse from a popular VPN.

This is why I ask: in this situation, where i sold about 10-20 generic household items from a USA paypal to USA customers and had 100% positive feedback on small items $5-$50, is it worthwhile giving them documents to try to salvage the account, or are they just toying with me and will ban no matter what.

I am not even sure whether I can get the money (between $300 - $1000) out of this account after 180 days. Not even sure when the 180 days starts because there was no email notification; only when I log in does it say to check the Resolution tab. So I am afraid of waiting 180 days and then finding out I didn't even start the clock on those days. These and other accounts got banned at the same time for using VPN (there were no other relationships between the accounts and i keep records of so many details). Please guide me and others in this situation with your hard-won wisdom.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by cortes

This is why I ask: in this situation, where i sold about 10-20 generic household items from a USA paypal to USA customers and had 100% positive feedback on small items $5-$50, is it worthwhile buying documents to try to salvage the account, or are they just toying with me and will ban no matter what.
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Based on the laundry list requested and your use of a public VPN, I would say odds are very low for reinstatement...but that's just my opinion. Can't hurt to try - if you can meet their demands.

[bjammin]

Maybe the VPN was a lil too popular?

[MM78]

Popular VPN = abused, overused, scammer used VPN.

[cortes]

Thank you very much for taking the time to post the replies.

Yes, I did not expect to become a poster child for stupid mistakes. Using the paid but popular VPN worked on a small scale, i increased sales slowly, went slow, over a few months, just when you feel a bit more comfortable, they take it all away, all the accounts, in one fell swoop. Maximum ambush.

There are two questions that I and others in my situation would really want to know. Perhaps you can speculate about:

1) whether there is significant chance (>40%?) that they money in "super-limited" paypal accounts (those that can't even send refunds) will be available for withdraw after 180 days?

2)how can i know and make sure the 180 day clock has been started if I didn't receive any notice via email or text to that effect. The only way I knew something was wrong was when I couldn't buy something on eBay and i went to the Resolutions tab in my Paypal.

[SaiJin]

Welcome to the forums. One of the best things you can do is read the eBay Stealth.

About VPN, you can get it at IPBurger.com, this way you have a Fresh IP to use.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by cortes

Thank you very much for taking the time to post the replies.

Yes, I did not expect to become a poster child for stupid mistakes. Using the paid but popular VPN worked on a small scale, i increased sales slowly, went slow, over a few months, just when you feel a bit more comfortable, they take it all away, all the accounts, in one fell swoop. Maximum ambush.

There are two questions that I and others in my situation would really want to know. Perhaps you can speculate about:

1) whether there is significant chance (>40%?) that they money in "super-limited" paypal accounts (those that can't even send refunds) will be available for withdraw after 180 days?

2)how can i know and make sure the 180 day clock has been started if I didn't receive any notice via email or text to that effect. The only way I knew something was wrong was when I couldn't buy something on eBay and i went to the Resolutions tab in my Paypal.

1. Only PP knows for sure - no one can state 100% but chances usually are good

2. 180 day clock starts from day of limitation

[butler620]

I am in the same boat as you, super limited PayPal account. I can’t send refunds etc! I’m hoping I can get my money after 180 days, I’ve submitted DL and passport both were refused. Not happy 😩

[stugots]

that account is burnt as burnt can get. might as well have sold pure colombian cocaine on there and got bagged red handed.

stealth time

If they are requesting a SSN, that is the kiss of death