Account suspension and reinstatement guides
Straight answers on what platform notices mean, which route applies and what evidence carries weight. Written for account holders, not for search engines.
How to write an Amazon Plan of Action that gets read
How to write an Amazon Plan of Action: identify the real root cause, show completed corrective actions and preventive measures, and attach verifiable evidence.
Read the guide E-commerce and marketplacesAmazon deactivated my account and is holding my funds: what now?
Amazon holding your funds after a deactivation? How held balances work, why the appeal and the disbursement request are separate, and what to prepare.
Read the guide Payments and held fundsPayPal permanent limitation and the 180-day hold explained
PayPal permanently limited your account? What the 180-day hold means, when funds are released, and how to prepare so the release is not delayed.
Read the guide Payments and held fundsStripe closed my account: how to get held funds released
Stripe closed your account and is holding funds? Why it happens, how reserves work, and how to prepare a review request or an orderly release.
Read the guide Video, streaming and gamingYouTube channel terminated: how the appeal really works
YouTube channel terminated for strikes, a severe violation or copyright? How termination works, what the appeal needs, and why the first submission matters.
Read the guide Social mediaFacebook account suspended: what to do in the first 24 hours
Facebook account suspended? First steps: check for hacking, complete identity checks, use the disagree option and avoid moves that make it permanent.
Read the guide Advertising and publishingGoogle AdSense disabled for invalid traffic: how to appeal
AdSense account disabled for invalid traffic? How to find the traffic source, fix it and write an appeal that shows Google what happened and why it will not recur.
Read the guide Advertising and publishingGoogle Merchant Center misrepresentation: what reviewers check
Merchant Center suspended for misrepresentation? The trust signals reviewers check on your site and feed, and why to fix everything before a review.
Read the guide Gig, travel and freelanceUber, Lyft, DoorDash or Instacart deactivation: how to appeal
Deactivated as a driver, courier or shopper? How to find the reason, dispute background check errors, use local deactivation rights and prepare the appeal.
Read the guide Payments and held fundsHeld funds on Wise, Payoneer, Upwork and Fiverr: a practical guide
Balance held on Wise, Payoneer, Upwork or Fiverr? How to classify the hold, preserve records and prepare for the official release route without delay.
Read the guide All platformsSeven mistakes that turn a recoverable suspension into a permanent one
The appeal mistakes that sink recoverable cases: new accounts, rushed submissions, generic templates, altered documents and more, and what to do instead.
Read the guide E-commerce and marketplaceseBay account suspended: what the notice means and what to do
eBay account suspended or restricted? How to read the notice, the difference between restrictions and suspensions, payout holds, and how to respond.
Read the guide Advertising and publishingGoogle Ads suspended for circumventing systems: what it means and what evidence to prepare
Google Ads account suspended for circumventing systems? What the policy actually covers, why accounts are linked, and the evidence a strong appeal needs.
Read the guide Local business and mapsGoogle Business Profile suspended: a reinstatement checklist
Business Profile suspended? The guideline checks, profile fixes, verification steps and reinstatement request that give a suspended profile the best chance.
Read the guide All platformsHow long do account suspension appeals take?
How long suspension and reinstatement appeals take by platform, what actually sets the timeline, and what to do while the review is open.
Read the guide E-commerce and marketplacesAmazon Section 3 suspension: what it means and how to appeal
Got an Amazon Section 3 suspension notice? Learn what the clause means, why Seller Performance uses it and how to write an appeal Amazon will actually read.
Read the guide E-commerce and marketplacesAmazon related account suspension: causes and appeals
Why Amazon links selling accounts and deactivates them as related accounts, how the linking actually works, and what evidence clears a related account appeal.
Read the guide E-commerce and marketplacesAmazon inauthentic items suspension: how to appeal
How Amazon inauthentic item complaints work, why invoices fail verification, and how to build a supply chain evidence pack that survives a Section 3 appeal.
Read the guide E-commerce and marketplacesAmazon appeal rejected: next steps after a denial
What an Amazon appeal rejection actually means, why resubmitting the same plan fails, and how to rebuild the case before your next submission.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsForgot your bitcoin wallet password? What can and cannot be recovered
Forgot your bitcoin wallet password? When recovery is realistic, what information helps most, how to protect the wallet file and how to avoid recovery scams.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsOld wallet.dat file? How to check the balance and recover access
Found an old Bitcoin Core wallet.dat file? How to check what it holds safely, what to do if it is encrypted and how to move the coins without risking the file.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsMissing or wrong seed phrase words: when a wallet can still be restored
One or two seed phrase words missing, misspelled or in the wrong order? Why recovery is often possible, what limits it, and how to search safely offline.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsBitcoin stolen from your wallet: what to do in the first 24 hours
Bitcoin stolen from your wallet or exchange? Secure what is left, record the transaction trail, report to IC3 and the exchanges, and avoid recovery scams.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsCrypto recovery scams: the warning signs before you pay anyone
Lost crypto and now someone offers to get it back? The warning signs of recovery scams, what legitimate help looks like and where to report it.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsBinance account restricted: what it means and how to unlock it
Binance account restricted, withdrawals disabled or under review? Common causes, what Binance usually asks for and how to respond without making it worse.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsCoinbase withdrawal on hold: why it happens and what to do
Coinbase withdrawal on hold or account restricted? The usual reasons, which holds lift on their own, and how to respond when Coinbase asks for documents.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsCrypto exchange asked for source of funds? How to answer it properly
Exchange asking for source of funds or source of wealth? What compliance teams look for, which documents work, and how to trace crypto deposits clearly.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsLost your 2FA device? How to get back into a crypto exchange account
Lost your phone or authenticator app and locked out of Coinbase, Binance or Kraken? How the official 2FA reset works and how to avoid the scams around it.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsWallet drained after clicking a link: what happened and what to do
Wallet drained after connecting to a site or signing a transaction? How wallet drainers work, how to revoke approvals, secure what is left and report it.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsLost money in a crypto investment scam: how to report it properly
Lost money to a fake crypto trading platform or online relationship scam? How to report it, what evidence to keep and why paying 'withdrawal taxes' makes it worse.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsForgot your Electrum wallet password? Options that actually work
Locked out of Electrum? Restore from the seed if you have it, or recover the password from the wallet file using what you remember. Safe, offline steps.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsOKX or Bybit account restricted: causes and how to respond
OKX or Bybit account frozen, restricted or under review? The common causes, including region and KYC, what to send support and how long holds usually last.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsHow to report crypto fraud to IC3 with the details investigators need
Reporting crypto fraud to the FBI's IC3? What information to include, how to list transactions and addresses, and what happens after you file.
Read the guide Crypto exchanges and walletsKraken account locked or on hold: what to check and how to fix it
Kraken account locked, funding on hold or verification pending? Common reasons, what Kraken support needs and how to keep the process moving.
Read the guide Advertising and publishingMicrosoft Ads account suspended: the usual causes and how to appeal
Microsoft Advertising account suspended? Why it happens after Google Ads imports, payment flags and verification, and how to prepare a review request that holds up.
Read the guide Advertising and publishingTikTok ad account suspended: what triggers it and how to appeal
TikTok Ads Manager account suspended? The common triggers, how Business Center links accounts, and how to appeal with landing pages and business details fixed first.
Read the guide Advertising and publishingLinkedIn ad account restricted: causes and the fastest way back
LinkedIn Campaign Manager account restricted? How member profiles, company pages, billing and ad policies interact, and what to fix before asking for review.
Read the guide Affiliate networksAmazon Associates account closed: why it happened and what you can do
Amazon Associates account closed? The common reasons: no qualifying sales, disclosure, link placement, pricing claims. What can be appealed and what cannot.
Read the guide Affiliate networksRemoved from an affiliate program for brand bidding: how to respond
Affiliate partnership ended for brand bidding? How trademark bidding is detected, what evidence helps and how to prevent it in Google and Microsoft Ads.
Read the guide Affiliate networksClickBank account suspended: refunds, compliance and getting paid
ClickBank affiliate or vendor account suspended? How refund rates, misleading claims and verification issues trigger action, and how payments are handled.
Read the guide Social mediaWhatsApp Business number banned: how to request a review
WhatsApp Business app or API number banned? Why it happens: bulk messaging, low quality rating, unofficial tools. How to request a review and prevent repeat bans.
Read the guide Social mediaTelegram account limited: how @SpamBot works and how to get it lifted
Telegram says your account is limited and you can only message mutual contacts? What triggers it, how to use @SpamBot, and how long limits usually last.
Read the guide Social mediaThreads account suspended: how it connects to Instagram and how to appeal
Threads account suspended or posts removed? How Threads enforcement links to your Instagram account, how to appeal and what to check before you do.
Read the guide Developer and app storesApp rejected under Guideline 4.3 Spam: what Apple means and how to respond
Apple rejected your app under App Review Guideline 4.3 Spam? What triggers it, why template apps get caught, and how to respond in Resolution Center.
Read the guide Developer and app storesChrome extension rejected: permissions, user data and how to fix it
Chrome Web Store rejected or took down your extension? How to fix excessive permissions, privacy disclosures, obfuscated code and single-purpose issues.
Read the guide Social mediaFacebook account hacked: the recovery steps that work
Facebook account hacked, email and password changed or disabled after a takeover? The official recovery routes, what to secure first and how to avoid recovery scams.
Read the guide Social mediaInstagram hacked and then disabled: how to recover both
Instagram account hacked and then disabled for activity you did not do? How to use the hacked flow, verify identity and appeal the enforcement.
Read the guide Payments and held fundsShopify Payments disabled: why it happens and how to keep selling
Shopify Payments disabled or payouts on hold? Common causes, how it differs from a store suspension and how to respond or move to another payment provider.
Read the guide Payments and held fundsProcessor warned you about chargebacks? How to bring the rate down
Got a chargeback warning from Stripe, PayPal or your processor? Why rates climb, what card network programs do and the fixes that lower disputes quickly.
Read the guide Payments and held fundsWhat is the MATCH list and what does it mean for your business?
Added to the MATCH list after a processor closure? What it is, why merchants are listed, how long a listing lasts and what your options are.
Read the guide Creator monetization and crowdfundingGoFundMe withdrawals on hold: what GoFundMe needs from you
GoFundMe paused your fundraiser or withdrawals? Why verification and use-of-funds questions come up, what to send and how to keep donors informed.
Read the guide Creator monetization and crowdfundingKickstarter project suspended: what happens and what you can do
Kickstarter suspended your project? What a suspension means for backers and pledges, the common reasons, and the realistic options for creators.
Read the guide Creator monetization and crowdfundingGumroad account suspended or payouts paused: what to check
Gumroad suspended your account or paused payouts? Prohibited products, refund rates and risk reviews explained, plus how to respond and protect your customer list.
Read the guide Business listings and review platformsYelp consumer alert on your page: why it appears and how it ends
Yelp placed a consumer alert on your business page? What triggers it, why asking for reviews causes problems and what to change so the alert expires.
Read the guide Business listings and review platformsTrustpilot consumer warning on your profile: what to do next
Trustpilot added a consumer warning to your business profile? Why it happens, how selective invitations and incentives cause it and how to get it reviewed.
Read the guide Business listings and review platformsIndeed employer account suspended: how to verify and get jobs live again
Indeed employer account suspended or jobs removed? Why verification and posting standards trigger it and what documents help you get jobs live again.
Read the guide Local business and mapsHow to ask for Google reviews without risking your Business Profile
Want more Google reviews without a suspension or review removal? What Google allows, what it prohibits and a simple, compliant request process.
Read the guide Business listings and review platformsBBB accreditation revoked: why it happens and how to reapply
BBB revoked your accreditation or added an alert? The standards involved, how unresolved complaints affect you and the steps to reapply.
Read the guide Gig, travel and freelanceDeactivated after a background check? How to dispute an inaccurate report
Deactivated by Uber, Lyft or DoorDash after a background check? How to get your report, dispute errors under the FCRA and use the corrected report in an appeal.
Read the guide Gig, travel and freelanceExpedia property deactivated: how to get back on Partner Central
Expedia deactivated your property? Common causes: guest complaints, cancellations, rate issues, verification. How to respond through Partner Central.
Read the guide All platformsAppeal rejected: should you resubmit, escalate or stop?
Suspension appeal rejected? How to read the rejection, when a new submission makes sense, when to escalate and when to stop and protect your funds instead.
Read the guide E-commerce and marketplacesA business continuity plan for online sellers: before a suspension hits
One platform decision can stop your income. A practical continuity plan: data exports, backup payments, other sales channels and an incident playbook.
Read the guide E-commerce and marketplacesAmazon Brand Registry requirements: what you need before applying
Applying for Amazon Brand Registry? Trademark requirements, brand evidence, common rejection reasons and how registration helps with hijackers and IP problems.
Read the guide Payments and held fundsCash App account closed: how to get your money out
Cash App closed your account? How to cash out the remaining balance, why closures happen and how to avoid the fake Cash App support scams.
Read the guide Payments and held fundsRevolut account closed or restricted: getting your funds and answers
Revolut restricted or closed your account? Common reasons, how source of funds checks work and how to get your balance transferred out.
Read the guide Advertising and publishingGoogle Ads landing page compliance checklist before you appeal
Fix what Google's reviewers check before appealing a suspension: business identity, contact details, policies, claims, checkout and feed consistency.
Read the guide Payments and held fundsPlaid production access denied: what Plaid reviews and how to reapply
Plaid declined production access for your app? What the review covers: use case, security controls, data handling. How to fix gaps and reapply.
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