Created a fake account, was an idiot and put money on it, now stuck on verification

Asher241
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Recently I had to make a quick fake paypal account because my friends in need of some money, I created the account so I can transfer money from my sisters account to my paypal, so after I can transfer to my friend. Turns out I need to verify my identity and I don't want to verify using my real identity as I'd most likely make a proper paypal account in the future (I don't have a main). Now I'm stuck on the verification screen and my sister already transferred 20$ to my paypal but I can't use it/send it to my friend without verifying and 20$ is now stuck in my account. I know this is my fault, how do I resolve this?

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kernowlass
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@Asher241 

 

You can't resolve it, try refunding the funds but if that does not work then if your sister used the friends/family option tell her to try her card issuer if she funded her paypal payment that way OR you can reach out to customer services and request that they return the funds back to your sister.


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