Credit Cards Charging Over-Limit Fees When Interest Causes Balance to Exceed Limit
Credit card holders are charged repeated over-limit fees when interest and late charge additions push the balance above the credit limit, not due to new spending. The practice targets users already in financial distress. Consumer advocates have not produced automated tools to challenge this specific fee pattern.
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