Venmo banned me for life because I was selling CBD skincare products on my website. I used Venmo to exchange currency with my kids, etc., but they assumed I was using it for business. There was no investigation, no opportunity for explanation, just a permanent ban. Now I'm getting text messages at the rate of ten per hour from the company because someone is trying to hack into my account. I contacted Venmo and said I wanted them to delete all my bank info, because I felt exposed. They referred me to their legal department and said they would no longer communicate with me. So I'm banned and silenced AND they still retain my bank info. Venmo may be convenient, but they are terrible. They are a private company (owned by PayPal -- same issues) that gets to determine who gets to conduct commerce in a society that is moving closer and closer to a cashless system. Banned for life??? Really? Nevermind I wasn't selling CBD over venmo, but CBD is not even illegal and I don't even sell it anymore!!!
