I just realized the total amount after completing the transaction for a digital product. I didn't open the products or the website of the digital product at all. At checkout on the merchant's website, it only mentioned a "$10 annual plan," and I overlooked the fine print. When I chose PayPal, it didn’t display the total amount; it only showed my credit card, the option to use my balance, and the merchant's name. I assumed the final transaction would be confirmed on the next page, but instead, it said the transaction was completed right away. Now my PayPal balance is gone, and my credit card was charged. I escalated the issue with PayPal a month ago, but there’s still no resolution. Does this take long to resolve? I'm looking into contacting the FTC regarding this. I was charged $120. It may not be much to some, but that's a lot for me.
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