Need help

[michaelhenson11]

My account got hacked awhile back and who ever did it got my account all messed up and now because of that I'm restricted from my account and I have money in it I need now but they're saying wait for 6 months is there anyway around this

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@michaelhenson11 

If you have been told your Paypal account has been permanently limited then Paypal tends to hold any funds for 180 days. This is the same time frame that buyers have to open Paypal disputes.

If no disputes are opened in 180 days then normally you are allowed to withdraw the funds. That is as long as you are over 18, the account is in your legal name and registered in the country where you reside.

Sometimes they confiscate funds under this policy.
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/useragreement-full?locale.x=en_US#actions

Paypal also may request further documentation from you before you can withdraw those funds.