Initial Investigation Guide
EA Review Steps and Investigative Actions
Outbound call
100

If the disputed transaction occurred more than 30 days from the 1st funding date this is considered as an __________________?

old account.

100

Cardholder was billed twice or more for a single transaction or merchant created two or more transaction receipts for a single transaction.

Charged Twice

100

True or False. Typically, we call members to gather more information relevant to the investigation, to verify unclear details, or to supply missing information.

True

200

It is when the Chime Member notified us of an error by telling us the merchant name, amount, transaction date and the error/possible error that occurred via Phone, Email or Chat. This is when the Reg E clock starts.

Verbal Notification also known as Initial Customer Contact Date (ICC)

200

______________________ are generally dispute types that are not covered by Regulation E. These are called merchant disputes.

Non-Reg E Claims

200

How many call attempt for <$100?

1 call attempt

300

Once you’ve identified the ICC date of the claim make sure to update __________________________ to reflect the correct ICC or Verbal Notification Date as this affects Reg E Timeframes.

Lean Adjustment Hub Reg Tab

300

This is when cardholder initially tendered his card as payment for the transaction, but then decided to use cash, check or other card for paying the transaction.

Paid by Other Means

300

True or False. We call merchants if we do not have enough information to determine if an error did or did not occur. We also call merchants to avoid a chargeback by seeing if the merchant can directly resolve the issue on their end (in the event of an error)

True

400

the requirements that must be meet before issuing a provisional credit.

✔Must be a Reg E Claim

✔Dispute must be reported on time

✔Member must send in Written Dispute within 10BD of filing

400

Member states that the merchandise received was damaged or defective.

Defective Merchandise

400

How many call attempt/s for >$500?

3 call attempts

500

Statements for the previous calendar month (first day up to the last business day) are made available on the _______ of each month.

5th

500

Member states they purchase something, but it was different from what they are expecting.

Merchandise/Service Not As Described

500

How many call attempt/s for member call out?

Must attempt to call at least twice

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