Paypal limited my account and might keep my money FOREVER!

[Hottest_eBay_Goddess]

Any update deez?

[Lyda]

Originally Posted by deeznuts

I guess my case is a bit different. I had basically written off the two limited unverified accounts I have as complete loses, but today I actually looked at what paypal is asking for to remove the limitations, and it's just that I add and confirm a bank account, and receive a phone call to confirm my location.The accounts only have a couple hundred dollars in each, so I wasn't going through the trouble to set up a DBA just to be able to cash a check after the 180 days, but now it looks like I won't even have to wait that long. I just wish bank accounts were as easy to get as simon cards, because I'm starting to have a few to many open accounts IMO (4 accounts. at 3 banks).

I just hope they aren't faking me out, and waiting to ask for more info once I add a bank account. That'll just be 1 more bank account thrown away =(

As far as I know there is no limit in US how many bank accounts you can have. Some may have 10+.. You having 4 or 5 and adding another one I don't see as a big deal.

[silentnyt]

After the 180 days I got the message below from Paypal but I still can't get my money. I log into my account and it's still limited. They are waiting for my SS # but the one I gave them is a ⊗⊗⊗⊗ one and when I try to put it in the system, it won't take it. So now what do I do? Can they tell it's a ⊗⊗⊗⊗ SS #. The bank account is real so can't they just release the money and send it to my account?


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[Lyda]

Why did you give them any SS#? When did they ask you for the SS# and when was it you gave the ⊗⊗⊗⊗ number?

[lakeman]

silentnyt, The account doesn't become usable after the 180 days, it stays limited. The only thing that happens is they let you withdraw the funds. You don't need to do anything with a SSN. Call paypal and tell them you want to withdraw it to your bank account.

[silentnyt]

Yes, this happened to me too back on Oct 31 paypal froze/limited my account and I can't access it. After 180 days they sent me an email that my funds were now available and to log into my account and let them know how to send my money (bank account or check). I logged in but still can't access the account because they want my SS number. It's a stealth account with a ⊗⊗⊗⊗ SS #. The bank account is real so how do I get them to release the money?

[lakeman]

Originally Posted by lakeman

Call paypal and tell them you want to withdraw it to your bank account.

You call them.

[silentnyt]

Okay, THANKS for the info!!!!!! I am done with ebay forever.

It's Amazon and Bonanzle from now on. Much easier and I can use my real information with no hassles. Just make sure you don't sell anything ⊗⊗⊗⊗ or they will pull you too.

Thanks again.

[crazedbypaypal]

Hey Silentnyt,

So were you able to get the money without giving them the SSN? Did the money transfer successfully?

I'm anxious to know, as I refused to give them my SSN.

[djb]

i have just been limited too, it is a us stealth account that was just about to be verified (NOT YET)- it is not in my own name (nowhere near) and paypal are asking for SSN confirmation, bank account, credit card (sorting) and invoices (should I make up?)

help me.... :-(

[djtjort]

Originally Posted by djb

i have just been limited too, it is a us stealth account that was just about to be verified (NOT YET)- it is not in my own name (nowhere near) and paypal are asking for SSN confirmation, bank account, credit card (sorting) and invoices (should I make up?)

help me.... :-(

I think the account is pretty much lost. One big rule, always make sure your account is FULLY verified before using it. Im pretty sure this is in the Stealth Book, and in the forums.