I've read all of this thread... (and all of the banter, too...).
I have a PayPal account, and haven't had any issues with them - yet. I may be looking into closing my account with them (haven't used it in a few years now, anyway).
Anyway... on to Steven's issues. I noticed in the first post by the OP, that Steven mentioned his personal bank account number (which may no longer exist - or may be frozen). Personal Note: This is something that I wouldn't do - evenIF someone tells me that you cannot do anything with it.
Is it just me, or has anyone else thought... hmmm... I could open a PayPal account using Steven Unthank as my name, use his bank account number, and then cause fradulent activity on PayPal, and get him in trouble.
No. Wait. I now remember how I had to get my PayPal account activated. I had to transfer monies back into the PayPal account from my bank account.
Never mind.
Sorry... was just trying to think outside the box, so to speak, as to why this trouble started.
In any case... if I were Steven, I would be looking reeeeeal close at any transactions on his bank account over the last year or two. In - and out - of his bank account. (and PayPal account) All transactions leave a trail. I wouldn't be surprised if he notices something 'odd' in his bank account transactions.
Just my .02 worth.
Regards,
Jim TX