Please help, I can no longer use PayPal EVER again

[hqwert]

Initially, I used PayPal for online shopping and making purchases on the internet. It was so easy to use that I ended up depositing more than $6,000. Eventually, some of my family and friends also started sending money to my PayPal account.

Then, one day, I received an email stating that my PayPal account had been restricted due to "unsupported activity." With a balance of over $8,000, I was told I would have to wait 180 days before I could withdraw it.

I reached out to PayPal Support, but after two months, there was no progress. They said the decision was final, and my money remained stuck.

I shared my experience with friends and family, and to my surprise, many of them had gone through the same thing. Almost all of them had their PayPal accounts restricted, with their balances frozen. I had thought I was the only one facing this issue, but it turns out many others have experienced the same thing.

I don't understand how PayPal operates, as it seems deeply unfair.

MY HOPE: I wish that, in the future, I could use PayPal again (though that seems highly unlikely). I also hope for alternative financial services that offer similar capabilities, but after searching, I haven’t found anything quite like PayPal. Hopefully, one day, PayPal will change ownership and management, becoming better—similar to the way Tw1tt3r (X) has evolved.

Honestly, I hope PayPal goes b4nkrupt and is replaced by a better service!

"I'm confused about what steps to take next. Has anyone here experienced something similar? I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you!"

[KHayaz]

I had a similar experience, and there’s nothing we can do except wait 180 days to withdraw the funds.

After that, we still can’t use PayPal because our identity is already tied to that account.

It’s really unfortunate...

[MJone]

I sell antiques on a local website and receive many buyers every day

Recently, someone filed a dispute because their item was damaged in transit, which led to my PayPal account being permanently restricted. As a result, my sales income is now inaccessible

I'm still trying to figure out what to use as a replacement since I can no longer use PayPal

[fluterra]

It’s frustrating how arbitrary PayPal has become.

I've been using it for a long time, but in 2023, I experienced this terrible situation. My account suddenly became unusable, and my balance is stuck there.

There's nothing I can do about it.