PAYPAL HOLDING UNEMPLOYMENT FOR OVER A YEAR, NOW WON'T RELEASE IT

[c_celeste]

I recieved my Unemployment backpay last year that amounted to almost $13k. I know it wasn't a good idea, but I still had it deposited into my PayPal account. Immediately when I tried to transfer it out, PayPal locked my account and stated that they needed more information. I provided them with almost everything they asked for (Including a letter with proof from my states unemployment) but I couldn't provide an ID due to issues I'm having with the DMV. They said its find, they'll hold it for 180 days. 180 days and I heard nothing. So I called and they said they were holding it for ANOTHER 180 days for "further investigating". Fine, whatever. 180 days hit again today so I called and now they're telling me that my account is flagged as "Do not release funds until further notice". What am I supposed to do? My unemployment ran out and I have no other options to support my family. PayPal completely **bleep** me over and I'm out of options. TL;DR: PayPal held my unemployment backpay for a year and are now telling me that they can't release my funds until further notice. I'm desperate and need help. What can I do?

[kernowlass]

@c_celeste 

Sorry but personally if I was you I would get legal advice on this one.

[Neiceyjones20]

Did they ever release your funds? I’m having the same issue. It’s been since November of last year.

[c_celeste]

No, they still haven't released my funds. It sucks that we're having to deal with this 😞 I've filed a BBB complaint, a government agency complaint, emailed PayPal's executive office and have even contacted my states governor and so far nothings worked. I'm currently in the process of getting a good lawyer so I can take them to court. I legally received my unemployment money and provided them with all the proof I had. I hope you have better luck than I have because I don't know what else to do.