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Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 can make credit card providers jointly liable for losses arising from certain scams, misrepresentations and breaches of contract.
If your credit card provider has refused your claim, there may still be options available through a formal complaint process or the Financial Ombudsman Service.
| Section 75 | Chargeback |
| Legal protection | Card scheme process |
| Consumer Credit Act | Visa/Mastercard rules |
| Stronger legal rights | More limited protection |
| Ombudsman route available | Depends on the provider |
Get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation. Fill in the contact form at the top of this page, or call us on 0113 200 9720 to find out how we can help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover money lost through my credit card?
Yes, this falls under Section 75 Claims: This law holds the credit card provider jointly liable for any breach of contract or misrepresentation.
How can I recover the money lost to a scam?
You can make a complaint to the credit card provider where the payments were made from under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
Would the credit card provider refund me?
The provider will review complaints on a case-by-case basis so they can assess all factors of what happened in the scam and assess whether they should have done more to protect you and your money.
Can I make a claim if I have already complained to the credit card provider?
Yes. If you have complained to the provider and they rejected your claim then there are still legal options available to you.
Some of these legal options have strict time limits and therefore it is essential that you obtain legal advice as soon as possible.
However, we may not be able to assist if you have already refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman and received a final decision.
Are there any upfront fees for you to make a claim on my behalf?
There are no upfront fees and we would never ask for any upfront costs to make a claim on your behalf.
Am I liable to pay any fees if the claim is unsuccessful?
No.
Subject to compliance with the agreement between us, you would not be liable to pay any legal fees unless your claim was successful.
How much will I pay you if I win my case?
Oakwood Solicitors is a firm of Solicitors authorised and regulated by the SRA. The SRA introduced fixed fees for this area of work. We receive payment as a deduction of any payments you receive. This means that the payment is a fixed percentage of the refund amount. The exact percentage is fixed as per the table below:
| Band | Redress awarded for a claim (3) | The maximum percentage rate of charge | The maximum total charge (£) |
| 1 | 1-1,499 | 30% | 420 |
| 2 | 1,500 – 9,999 | 28% | 2,500 |
| 3 | 10,000 – 24,999 | 25% | 5,000 |
| 4 | 25,000 – 49,999 | 20% | 7,500 |
| 5 | 50,000 or above | 15% | 10,000 |
How do I pay your fees?
This depends how any refund is paid. If the provider makes payment to our client account then we will deduct our percentage fee from the money, and the balance will be sent to you. Alternatively, if the provider refunds the payment to your account, we will raise an invoice for payment of our percentage and you will be required to pay this invoice.
Can I make a claim myself?
Yes absolutely. You do not need a solicitor to make a claim.
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