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Friendly fraud chargeback evidence checklist
How merchants should respond when a customer disputes a real order they placed, received, or used.
AI summary: Friendly-fraud chargebacks are evidence-timeline problems. The response should connect order intent, customer identity signals, delivery or usage proof, policy visibility, and communication history without accusing the customer.
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Friendly-fraud chargebacks are evidence-timeline problems. The response should connect order intent, customer identity signals, delivery or usage proof, policy visibility, and communication history without accusing the customer.
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First steps
- 01. Build a timeline from checkout to delivery, including timestamps, IP/device signals, email receipts, tracking, and customer messages.
- 02. Prioritize proof that the customer authorized or benefited from the purchase before adding policy screenshots.
- 03. Write a neutral response that says what happened and labels each attachment clearly.
Symptoms
- Customer says they did not authorize an order you fulfilled
- The order history and delivery proof look legitimate
- The issuer asks for compelling evidence
FAQ
Which disputes does it cover?
The 4 categories behind the vast majority of merchant chargebacks: Fraudulent, Product Not Received, Not as Described, Credit Not Processed — on Shopify Payments and Stripe.
Do the letters actually differ from what the app generates?
The letters are indexed to evidence per reason code — the same structure professional representment uses. The difference: you pay once, not 25–30% per win.
What's my realistic win rate?
Depends on your evidence and dispute mix. Fraud disputes with 3DS or signed delivery are strong; “not as described” without photos is weak. The decision tree tells you which fights are worth your time.
I have a dispute due in 3 days — is this fast enough?
Yes. The First 48 Hours checklist plus the matching template is a 20-minute workflow once your evidence is gathered.