Bank misclassifies billing dispute category, dismissing legitimate merchandise claims
Banks incorrectly categorize billing disputes as delivery issues rather than merchandise-not-as-described, allowing them to deny claims based on delivery confirmation alone. Consumers who receive entirely wrong goods cannot escalate when merchants go silent, as the bank's classification forecloses the legitimate dispute path. The process mismatch between dispute types leaves consumers without recourse despite valid claims.
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