Hello members,
This is my first post in this great forum. Your input is highly appreciated.
Problem:
- Permanently limited US Paypal account that is still within the 180 days period (recent suspension).
- Inability to access this account after successful log in to Paypal; requiring identity proof.
Background:
- I'm a non-US resident
- Have a verified non-US Paypal account for many years used only for buying.
- Some online websites ask for US account to buy from them.
- Made a US Paypal account over a
VPN, with sole purpose of buying from such websites, and successfully linked a US prepaid Visa gift card in addition to my GV number.
- Once, successfully used my US account to buy from such websites (funded by the linked US prepaid visa gift card).
- Used send money button on my non-US account to send $ 200 to my US account that went well (funded by a linked non-US prepaid Visa card)
- Could neither buy using my new US account balance nor receive more money, but no limitation up to this point.
- Tried next day to log in to my new, 3 days old US account, but was not careful enough that I entered wrong password more than once.
- Managed to log in however but faced a security check that could not pass despite using my primary verified GV number.
- I called in using my GV number and was asked for a proof of address such as a utility bill which I stated I don't have.
- They asked me about the place I was calling from and I informed them about being calling from outside the US at that moment.
- They checked my location and found that I'm logged in from the US.
- They permanently limited my account during the call and advised me to use a Paypal account in the country that I'm located.
- I received the email of the 180 days notice.
- Now can't access my limited account
- Whenever I log in I get a message about unusual activity and asking my help to secure my account with 3 options; receive a text message code, receive a call, or upload a proof of ID.
- The first 2 options have never worked using my primary linked phone number (my GV number)
Facts:
- I've been researching in this forum for many days now but unfortunately the whole thing occured before I even know about this place.
- Everything was legit
- No prohibited items transactions
- No scam
- Not interested in selling or going stealth. Only buying
- No bank accouns are linked to either of my Paypal accounts.
- I don't have a US bank account.
- Address used with US account is my US street shipping address (address forwarding company)
- Always dealt with the US account over a good reputation, paid for
VPN (no
Dedicated IP address, and not one of those provided by this forum)
- Did not use the
VPN for my non-US account
- Accounts accessed from my android phone browser
- cleaned cache and cookies before each switch between accounts and after finishing with Paypal.
- I don't mind waiting the whole 180 days but want to know my chances getting money out of this Paypal account without affecting my original account.
Questions:
- Do I need to take any actions right now or just wait?
- What are the possibilities after the 180 days period?
- Any suggestions?
THANKS,