PayPal - Fabio

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This descriptor indicates a payment processed by PayPal to an individual or small business named Fabio, using PayPal’s generic billing phone number (402-935-7733).

San Jose, CA

About PayPal - Fabio

The merchant descriptor "fabio402-935-7733" is most consistent with a PayPal-processed transaction where the receiver’s display name is "Fabio" and the numeric string "402-935-7733" is PayPal’s well-known customer service number often embedded in PayPal charge descriptors. In these cases, PayPal is the payment processor, while Fabio is likely an individual seller, freelancer, or small business that has accepted your payment through PayPal. There is no evidence that "Fabio" here refers to a specific, branded company with its own distinct corporate identity, website, or headquarters.

This type of charge typically appears on statements after you pay an invoice, send money, or make a purchase through PayPal where the payee’s account name is simply "Fabio." It may be tied to online marketplace sales, digital services, consulting, or personal payments. Because PayPal uses standardized statement text and its own phone number, the descriptor can look generic or confusing, especially if the underlying purchase was small or infrequent.

To verify or resolve questions about this charge, log in to your PayPal account and review your Activity or transaction history for the exact date and amount; there you should see more detail about the recipient, invoice, and any related communication. If you don’t recognize the transaction, you can open a dispute or report unauthorized activity directly through PayPal’s Resolution Center. Your bank or card issuer can also initiate a dispute, but starting with PayPal often yields more detailed information. Since "Fabio" is likely an individual or micro-merchant using PayPal, the best path to clarification is through PayPal’s internal messaging tools or email addresses shown on the transaction record.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to PayPal - Fabio.

  1. fabio402-935-7733

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “fabio402-935-7733” instead of a full company name?

The descriptor “fabio402-935-7733” indicates a payment processed by PayPal to a payee whose account name is “Fabio,” with 402-935-7733 being PayPal’s standard customer service number used in many card descriptors. It usually means you paid an individual or small merchant via PayPal rather than a large branded business.

How can I see what I actually bought from “Fabio” through PayPal?

Log into your PayPal account, go to Activity, and match the transaction date and amount from your card statement. The transaction details page should show the payee name (Fabio), any invoice or order description, and contact information provided by the seller.

I don’t recognize a PayPal charge labeled “fabio402-935-7733.” What should I do?

First, check your PayPal Activity for that date and amount to see if it corresponds to something you forgot, like a small online service or personal payment. If it still looks unfamiliar, use PayPal’s Resolution Center to report it as unauthorized and follow their dispute process. You can also alert your card issuer while the investigation is underway.

Can I get a refund for a purchase from Fabio processed via PayPal?

Refunds are controlled by the seller (Fabio) and PayPal’s buyer protection policies. Open the transaction in your PayPal Activity, use the “Contact seller” option to request a refund, and if you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may be able to file a dispute in the Resolution Center within PayPal’s allowed time frame.

Why is there no website or company information for this Fabio charge?

Many PayPal charges originate from individuals, freelancers, or very small merchants who do not operate under a widely known business name or website. In those cases PayPal shows the account display name and its own service phone number, so external web searches will not reliably identify a standalone company for “Fabio.”

Could this “fabio402-935-7733” charge be a subscription or recurring payment?

It’s possible if you agreed to a recurring billing arrangement through PayPal with a payee named Fabio. In your PayPal account, check Settings > Payments > Manage automatic payments to see if there is an active subscription or billing agreement under that name, and cancel it there if you no longer want to be billed.

How do I contact the person or business behind the Fabio PayPal charge?

Open the specific transaction in your PayPal Activity; the detail page typically shows the seller’s email address or a message link. Use that contact information to ask for an invoice copy, clarification of services, or a refund. If the seller is unresponsive, escalate through PayPal’s Resolution Center.

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