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A Fraud Model Froze a Caterer’s $8,740 for 11 Days

Her busiest month left $8,740 behind a fraud alert and no clear human appeal. She covered food and payroll on personal cards, then watched her credit score fall.

Mara Quinn · August 9, 2026 · 7 min

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