Bethlehem, CT asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law, Internet Law and Juvenile Law for California

Q: I’m a 17yo minor. I “signed” a contract with PayPal when I was 12. I disavowed it. Their stonewalling me. What can I do?

EDIT: I signed it when I was 11

I was scammed a large amount of money for virtual goods (one of the people scammed me in BTC aswell) before I was medicated. I disavowed my contract with them, and told them that I want my money back (under “Contracts with minors 4318.02). I’m also on the Autism spectrum (if that matters) Is there a way to recover the money? The law says that the money can be recovered but I am having a serious issue with having PayPal cough up the money. I live in CA and am going to a boarding school in CT.

1 Lawyer Answer
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered

A: You may have a claim under various consumer protection and unfair business practice Acts. Contact a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California who deals with consumer debt issues. They give free consults.

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