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It's a scenario most people have encountered: you try to make a big or unexpected purchase on your credit card, and, at the moment you need it the most, the card gets declined. Sometimes, it's as ...

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Quick, calm action in the first few hours can make the difference between a contained loss and a long, messy dispute.