Venmo/Zelle Payment Dispute: crypto exchange froze my withdrawal

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Hypothetical question

Not gonna lie as far as I know, i'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

crypto exchange froze my withdrawal. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and teh situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $49,878. I have tried contacting their legal department 2 times with no resolution.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

Illustrative response

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

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Has anyone tried [reaching out to their legal department directly]?

Illustrative response

Document everything. I can't stress this enough.