Lawyers admit no easy fix to chargeback loophole in online retail

Stuart Sumner
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The fraudulent loophole which enables consumers to get hold of online goods for free is unlikely to be closed without new legislation, state leading lawyers

Lawyers have admitted that there is no easy fix to the chargeback loophole in online retail which enables consumers to fraudulently purchase goods, then claim their money back. Computing first r...

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