customer filed fraudulent chargeback — update in comments

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Hypothetical question

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

customer filed fraudulent chargeback. I've been dealing with this for about 13 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $33,775. I have tried contacting customer support 6 times with no resolution.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Illustrative response

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

Illustrative response

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said every case is different so take this with a grain of salt.