Fiverr Holding My Money: Zelle payment sent to wrong person

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Hypothetical question

Sorry for the wall of text. Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

Zelle payment sent to wrong person. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $28,667. I have tried contacting customer support 9 times with no resolution.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

Illustrative response

File a CFPB complaint immediately. I've seen PayPal/Stripe respond within 48 hours once the CFPB contacts them. It's free and you can do it online.