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Help — stripe holding $15K for 90 days

Started by lisa_nguyen_31 · Jan 20, 2026 · 2,065 views · 14 replies
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LN
lisa_nguyen_31 OP

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

Stripe holding $15K for 90 days. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $20,433. I have tried contacting their legal department 7 times with no resolution.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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startuplife_27

Ok so not gonna lie, I put off calling an attorney for weeks. Wish I hadn't waited tbh.

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fine_print_reader_26

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.

TL
Forum_Admin Moderator

I practice in this area. 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.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

JU
justmyopinion_5

Ok so this comes up a lot.

Here's where people usually go wrong is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

JD
justice_delayed_20

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

JW
Justin_W_14

I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.

Here's where people usually go wrong is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

LB
legally_bland_10

I've dealt with this before.

Here's where people usually go wrong is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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another_throwaway_15

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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EmploymentLawyerS_16

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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desperate_times_etc_10

Dealt with this exact thing last year.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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not_a_bot_i_swear_16

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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case_dismissed_69_12

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

RK
rachel_k2_24

Similar thing happened to me. The attorney I spoke with laid out options I didn't even know existed.

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exhibit_a_hole_10

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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