Can I get my money back from PayPal if I got scammed?

If the payment remains unclaimed for more than 30 days, it will automatically refund. Do you need to file a dispute? If you purchased something and haven’t received it, it’s not as described, or the payment is unauthorized, you can file a case in our Resolution Center to start the process of getting your money back.

Does PayPal refund accidental purchase?

Can you reverse a friends and family PayPal payment?

Just so you all know; friends and family payments can be reversed. PayPal will not do it, however, if you dispute a friends and family charge with your bank, they are capable of reversing it. For example, if you claim that your account was hacked, they can and have reversed payment.

Can you cancel a PayPal payment to friends and family?

You’ll need to contact the recipient and request a refund. You can only cancel a pending payment that has a “Cancel” link next to it. * Click Cancel under the pending payment.

Do PayPal refunds go back to debit card?

Debit card: your refund will go to your debit card. It may take up to 30 days for the refund amount to appear on your card statement. If the refund can’t be applied to your debit card, it’ll be sent to your PayPal account.

How does the seller protection system work with PayPal?

This is where it gets interesting – when the scammer receives your goods, he will file a complaint to PayPal, ranting about not receiving the stuff he ordered. With no proof of delivery, since PayPal will see that the address was invalid, it will decline to cover for the loss, which means that the Seller Protection system will kick in.

When did the buyer pay but never picked up the item?

They paid the instant they won the auction. They KNEW it was for local pickup, and emailed me a few times, even asking me to strap the item to a pallet for them if they sent an extra $50 to my PayPal account. They never sent that $50. The buyer purchased the item on June 11. The buyer has stopped communicating with me and never picked up the item.

What happens if there is no proof of delivery on PayPal?

With no proof of delivery, since PayPal will see that the address was invalid, it will decline to cover for the loss, which means that the Seller Protection system will kick in. What happens after that?

What happens if you dont have a PayPal account?

For instance, if you have an Etsy profile for handmade goods but no PayPal account, you may get contacted by a ‘benevolent’ bidder who offers to buy some of your merchandise. Of course, the bargain is accompanied by a tempting incentive: bulk purchases or something extra to sweeten that pot.

What happens if you are charged for something you didn’t purchase on PayPal?

You were charged for something you didn’t purchase. This may mean someone has used your PayPal account without your knowledge or approval. Report it within 60 days and PayPal will investigate. You will be covered by our $0 Liability for Eligible Unauthorized Transactions program.

What do you need to know about PayPal purchase protection?

Custom-made goods that are significantly not as described; Industrial machinery; Prepaid cards; Items that violate our policies; Anything bought in person (not over the internet) Send Money transactions to friends or family; Disputes filed more than 180 days after the purchase for item not received and significantly not as described claims

When to report an unauthorized purchase on PayPal?

Account Protection. If you report an unauthorized transaction problem within 60 days from the transaction date, we’ll investigate right away. You aren’t liable for unauthorized purchases made from your account.

How long does it take to dispute a PayPal purchase?

To take advantage of Purchase Protection, we require, among other things, that PayPal accounts be kept in good standing and ask that a dispute be filed within 180 days of your purchase or payment. If you report an unauthorized transaction problem within 60 days from the transaction date, we’ll investigate right away.