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Paypal just closed my account
 

hello everyone,

Paypal just decided to close my account. This is the email I received from Paypal:

"For the safety and security of the PayPal network, we often review accounts
for potential risks. After reviewing your account, we have decided to close
it because of security issues.

We are making every effort to minimize any disruption to your business.

If your PayPal account balance is zero, and you have no unresolved buyer
complaints or chargebacks, your account will remain limited.

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Disbursement options
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Option 1. If you owe refunds to any of your buyers, you can use the money
in your PayPal account to refund them.

To refund your buyers:
1. Log in to your PayPal account.
2. Click "Contact Us" at the bottom of any page.
3. Click "Contact Customer Service."
4. Under "Choose a Topic," select "Sending/Receiving Money."
5. Under "Choose a Subtopic," select "Refund/Cancel a Payment."
6. Click "Continue" and follow the instructions to refund payments.

Option 2. Money in your PayPal account will be held for 180 days. After 180
days, we'll email you information on how to receive your funds.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Thanks,

PayPal"

Does this mean I wont be able to get the money I have on paypal even after 180 days cause they are closing my account?

No, it means you can't appeal their decision and you'll get the money after 180 days. I wouldn't worry too much, I've had many of these same messages.

Thank you, I really got scared because I've read that some people have had issues in getting their money back from paypal after 180 days period

You will get the money after 180 days.

Your account can become limited again after 180 days when you try to withdraw, but this can be cleared up with a phone call to paypal. It's possible that your funds will be released in 45 days.

There are several threads on the matter in this forum, I suggest using the search function.

Many people have no problems /knock on wood - wouldnt expect otherwise unless... 1) you have been linked to accounts owing...2) you are being investigate for big news fraud ....3) you are trying to hijack accounts.