Rental Companies Charge Unauthorized Fees to Stored Payment Methods After Return
Customers renting vehicles or equipment have their stored card charged extra fees after the rental period without a signed agreement authorizing the amount, even when the return location confirms it was closed. Vulnerable customers relying on benefit cards face severe financial hardship with no clear path to dispute the charge before funds are withdrawn.
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