El Salvador bank to return money from unjust service charges

El Salvador's Defender of Consumers announced that banks and credit card issuers that have been charging unfair rates have promised to correct their irregularities.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Evelyn Jacir de Lovo, who was commissioned by the Defender of Consumers, said, "The reply we received was very positive. We are pleased to say that their position has been to tell us that, beyond the legal battle, they want to respond to the people if they have committed an error and make reimbursements if necessary."

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