Bank ignores written billing dispute for 30+ days
A consumer submitted a written billing dispute to Synchrony Bank after being directed there by the retailer, but received zero substantive response for over 30 days—only automated payment emails. The regulatory body closed the case as unanswered, leaving the consumer exposed to retroactive deferred interest.
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