PayPal's Purchase Protection Program provides refund rights for buyers when items are not received or are materially misrepresented, but coverage is subject to PayPal's sole discretion and a strict multi-step process with hard deadlines. Consumers bear return shipping costs for SNAD claims and face account debits if a temporary refund is later reversed — a significant financial risk that is not prominently disclosed. You can protect yourself by opening a dispute in PayPal's Resolution Center within 180 days of payment and escalating to a claim within 20 days of opening the dispute.
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