Bank misapplies billing-error dispute window to merchandise-not-received claims
A bank repeatedly denies a valid merchandise-not-received dispute by applying the wrong regulatory timeframe, instead of the longer window that applies when a merchant repeatedly delays delivery. Escalation through additional disputes and direct emails to executives goes unanswered.
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