Banks Deny Fraud Claims Then Lock Cards, Leaving Customers Liable
Cardholders traveling abroad face unauthorized charges that banks deny as fraud while simultaneously locking the card, creating a catch-22 where the customer cannot use their account but still owes the disputed amount. Evidence referenced in denials is inaccessible, blocking any meaningful appeal. The pattern affects any cardholder whose fraud dispute is denied.
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