I sent someone money online for them to give me something, they immediately blocked me after.

[somniia]

I need help refunding this.

[swaran2]

Hi,

It depends on what you have paid the amount for. If it comes under Paypals terms and conditions and qualifies for refunds, you can request a refund through PayPal.

[somniia]

it was 200

[swaran2]

Not the amount. But the reason for the payment

[somniia]

oh sorry, he was supposed to give me something after me sending it to them, but he blocked me instead, he was selling me something.

[swaran2]

If you haven’t received the item, then go in ahead and contact PayPal Support. They should be able to guide you through what’s next

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@somniia 

The important question is HOW did you pay?

Did you send the money via the friends / family option OR goods / services?

If you used the friends /family option then sadly you sent a gift of money and have no paypal buyer protection.

If you paid using goods / services you can open a dispute but a refund is not guaranteed if it was a virtual / digital transaction.

Lastly if you don't get a refund BUT funded that paypal payment via a credit card then you could ask them for help BUT if you used the friends / family option they also may decline as it was not sent as a purchase for goods.