PayPal: self-reported financial from an automated decision

The author's business PayPal account was restricted after invoicing a license key containing the letter sequence 'ALEP', and PayPal threatened to close the account unless they explained the reference.

Date it happened

2026-10-16

Organisation involved

PayPal

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