Bank account transition causes erroneous 60-day late payment on credit report
A bank's unilateral account transition to a new card number caused confusion around billing, resulting in a 60-day late payment reported to credit bureaus without prior 30-day notice. The customer disputes the accuracy and fairness of the report given the circumstances. A 100+ point credit score drop for a $230 balance highlights disproportionate impact.
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