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Expert: - 3/15/2009


Question
If a business or individual has used fraudulently obtained money to pay off credit card expenditure, does the credit card company have any liability for this money to the fraud victim?

Answer
Wendy:
Thank you for your inquiry. If I understood the basis of your question, you are asking if a creditor who received monies to pay off debt has the obligation to "refund" money to any third party who might have provided that money unknowingly. I suspect not, however in
truth, I do not know. Fraud is a serious accusation and (legal) matter, and one that should be handled by legal counsel. If this directly involves you in any way you should consult with an attorney, contact the credit card company and obtain whatever information you can about their policy and perhaps contact the Federal Trade Commission to see if they can help. You can also contact your States Attorney General office to see about any guidelines to filing a complaint.

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Christine Janklow

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My expertise is specific to providing business solutions that will have profound positive impacts on the financial health of businesses. I have 25 years experience as an entrepreneur and have developed national sales programs; strategic alliances; product development; marketing programs; business and turnaround plans and debt settlement programs all providing methods to improve the financial outlook for large and small businesses. In the area of commercial debt settlement I have over 10 years experience working with large and medium corporations and closely held businesses to enable successful debt reduction and turnaround. I am a professional debt arbitrator and have negotiated with major banking institutions as well as vendors, suppliers and other trade creditors.

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Provisors;Turnaround Management Association; Los Angeles area

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Accounting Today; Web CPA; National Restauarant Association;Los Angeles Daily News; Today Magazine Monthly series of business articles entitled "Brand News."

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Business Administration; Associate of Arts Merchandising

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American Airlines, American Express, Safeway Inc., New York Life, consumer products manufacturers; retailers, food service industry and other small businesses and service providers.

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