Credit Card Dispute Gap When Merchant Demands Hazmat Return Shipping
Consumer purchased batteries that were misrepresented; merchant demands they personally ship Class 9 hazardous materials without certification or proper packaging, which is illegal. Citibank failed to resolve the dispute, exposing a structural gap in chargeback policy when merchants impose illegal return conditions.
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