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Chargeback Dispute — Square terminated my account

Started by GigWorker_LA · Jun 4, 2025 · 1,318 views · 10 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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GigWorker_LA OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

Square terminated my account. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $6,023. I have tried contacting their legal department 8 times with no resolution.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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first_time_worker_OH

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

VA
VCAnalyst_SF

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under state consumer protection laws, unfair or deceptive.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

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throwaway_tenant_CA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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first_time_driver_2026

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

NH
need_help_creator_legal

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

CM
ContractorMike_CA

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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desperate_seller_FL

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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seeking_advice_contractor_FL

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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SmallBizOwner_NYC

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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