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Need advice: venmo scam buyer reversed payment

Started by AccountantSteve_19 · Oct 7, 2025 · 894 views · 9 replies
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AccountantSteve_19 OP

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

Venmo scam buyer reversed payment. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $11,180. I have tried contacting their legal department 10 times with no resolution.

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

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broke_but_hopeful_4

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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jchen92_13

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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laura.p_34

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. But don't just take my word for it, get real legal advice.

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daveP_22

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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ashley_m_26

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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legally_bland_10

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The trap most people fall into is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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sideproject_30

Honestly, 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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totally_not_spam_27

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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plea_bargain_bob_6

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.