By Hannah Wright · February 01, 2026

FTC Complaint Against Citi Worked

When Citi denied my $992 refund I read their entire policy and consumer laws. It took an hour but I found exactly what I needed to win.

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Their policy said refunds were at discretion but another clause stated consumers could request refunds within 30 days for defective products. I quoted this clause in my appeal.

I also referenced my state consumer protection statute. The combination of policy plus state law was powerful. Their legal team responded within days and offered the full $992 refund.

Most companies write policies broadly but the same flexibility works for you. Read the policy, quote it, stay firm. LaimRefund automates this research but the strategy works manually too.

If you are dealing with a similar situation with Citi, do not accept the first rejection. Most companies have internal policies that allow exceptions for legitimate cases. The key is knowing how to ask. A professional, evidence-backed appeal letter can make the difference between an auto-rejection and a full refund.

I recommend using a service like LaimRefund to research the specific refund policies and consumer laws that apply to your case. The AI analyzes your situation against thousands of real cases and generates a professionally worded appeal letter. It is free to check your odds, and you only pay $3.99 if you want to unlock the full letter. I have helped dozens of friends get their money back using this approach.

Remember: the first “no” is almost never final. Companies train their first-line support to deflect refund requests. You need to escalate politely, reference specific policy clauses, and provide evidence. That is the formula that works across every platform I have tried.

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