What to do if you Have a Mistake on your Credit Card Statement

Ideally, you are checking your credit card statement each month to verify all charges. What should you do if you find a mistake? The following are the critical steps. First, was the mistake from a merchant you actually purchased an item from? Sometimes the amount on your receipt is different from the amount on your statement. Sometimes a merchant will accidentally run your amount through more than one time. If it was an error by the merchant, the best step is to contact him first. You can visit the business directly if possible and get a correction documented. If that … Continue reading