Credit Card Disputes Denied When Service Transaction Miscategorized as Merchandise
Chargeback systems categorize repair service transactions as merchandise purchases, then deny disputes because no physical item was returned. The binary merchandise/service distinction creates a systematic loophole that favors merchants.
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