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PayPal Unauthorized Transaction Claim — Causes & Compliance Guide

Understand why PayPal suspends accounts for unauthorized transaction claim issues and diagnose your case using Appeal Architect's deterministic compliance protocol.

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Why This Happens

A claim was filed alleging an unauthorized transaction on your account. This can be filed by a buyer or triggered by PayPal's fraud detection systems. Your account may be limited while investigated.

Example Notification

"Your PayPal account has been restricted due to unauthorized transaction claim concerns."

Compliance Steps

Review the unauthorised-transaction claim details

Gather device, IP and shipping evidence

Respond to the claim in the Resolution Center

Handle chargeback if claim escalates to card network

Implement post-outcome fraud controls

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes a Unauthorized Transaction Claim on PayPal?
A claim was filed alleging an unauthorized transaction on your account. This can be filed by a buyer or triggered by PayPal's fraud detection systems. Your account may be limited while investigated.
What should I do about a Unauthorized Transaction Claim?
Review the unauthorised-transaction claim details. Gather device, IP and shipping evidence. Respond to the claim in the Resolution Center. Handle chargeback if claim escalates to card network. Implement post-outcome fraud controls

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