PayPal: self-reported financial from an automated decision

The author, an independent software developer, had his PayPal account locked for weeks by PayPal's automated fraud detection system (called 'the machine'), preventing him from accessing his legitimately earned money despite submitting all requested documentation.

Date it happened

2026-04-15

Organisation involved

PayPal

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