Credit Card Disputes Getting Harder to Win | Boston News

Credit card disputes are getting harder to win as banks increasingly reverse claims—even when consumers didn’t authorize charges. Laurie Gorlick lost nearly $600 in fraudulent ticket purchases after her bank argued she had provided enough info for the transaction to be valid, ignoring that authorization isn’t automatic with personal details. Federal law typically requires banks to prove legitimacy, but consumer wins are dropping: from 32% in 2023 to just 25.5% this year, amid efforts to weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s authority. If you spot suspicious charges, act fast—know your rights and fight back. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c907f232b172f5b