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Credit Card Issuers Reject Aging Fraud Disputes Using Circular Time-Limit Arguments

Consumers who originally disputed fraudulent charges and were denied face a secondary barrier when resubmitting: issuers cite the elapsed time as grounds for refusal, even when that delay was caused by the original denial. This circular policy effectively denies victims any recourse for substantial unauthorized charges. Medical service fraud compounds the harm.

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