eBay Marketplace Dispute — Venmo scam buyer reversed payment

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

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 $9,181. I have tried contacting customer support 4 times with no resolution.

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

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, state consumer protection laws. Your state may provide additional protections.

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

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.

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

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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.

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.