CarMax Auto Finance Alleged Fraudulent Charge Damages Customer Credit
A consumer reports CarMax Auto Finance fraudulently charged over $45,000 on an account despite the person holding no driver's license. Alleged fraud and credit reporting dispute. Individual legal complaint requiring regulatory/legal resolution rather than software intervention.
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