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What is ‘friendly fraud’ and why is it rising?

“Friendly fraud” occurs when someone disputes a legitimate purchase on their transaction statement, and recent data shows the practice is becoming more common.

Published Jul 13, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Recent data has shown that more and more people are committing what’s known as “friendly fraud.”