Synchrony Financial Reverses Confirmed Payment and Charges Overdraft Fees
A payment confirmed complete by multiple Synchrony agents was subsequently reversed back onto the customer's account, triggering additional fees. The reversal contradicted explicit agent confirmations with no explanation provided.
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