Upwork Account Banned - Zelle payment sent to wrong person

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Hypothetical question

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

Zelle payment sent to wrong person. I've been dealing with this for about 6 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $3,742. I have tried contacting customer support 3 times with no resolution.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Illustrative response

Statute of limitations warning: I almost missed the deadline to file my claim. In most states, the clock starts ticking from when the violation occurred OR when you discovered it (the discovery rule). Don't assume you have unlimited time — check your state's SOL for your specific type of claim.

Upwork Account Banned - Zelle payment sent to wrong person

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