Banks Side with Merchants Who Provide False Documentation in Chargeback Disputes
Citibank sided with a merchant who delivered the wrong order and falsely claimed a refund was issued. Banks accept merchant documentation without independently verifying claims, leaving consumers who receive wrong or missing goods without recourse.
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