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Started by smalltownlegal_34 · Jan 13, 2025 · 2,166 views · 6 replies
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smalltownlegal_34 OP

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

Zelle payment sent to wrong person. I've been dealing with this for about 15 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $48,457. I have tried contacting customer support 4 times with no resolution.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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adulting_is_hard_12

I've dealt with this before.

The thing that gets people is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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samantha_r_10

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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billable_hours_31

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

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daniel_g_24

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

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circumstantial_evidence_21

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

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Justin_W_14

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.