Banks Refusing to Investigate Crypto Pyramid Scheme Fraud Losses
Consumers defrauded by crypto pyramid schemes that use legitimate payment processors as intermediaries find banks unwilling to investigate or reverse the fraudulent charges. The layered structure — legitimate merchant, fraudulent operator — creates a gap in chargeback eligibility. Victims lose funds with no recourse as banks treat the transactions as authorized.
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