PayPal Fund Holds During Disputes Leave Users Without Access to Their Money
PayPal freezes disputed funds for extended periods, leaving both buyers and sellers without access during the resolution process. The hold has no transparent timeline and no escalation path within the platform. Users cannot access money they are entitled to regardless of how the dispute resolves.
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