Leather Love — independent artist

When Chargebacks Hurt Creators: The Hidden Cost of “Friendly Fraud” for Handmade Businesses

When Chargebacks Hurt Creators: The Hidden Cost of “Friendly Fraud” for Handmade Businesses

By Lisa M. Cantalupo
Leather Artist | Where Leather Meets Lineage

A leather artist’s perspective on fairness, integrity, and the human impact of chargeback abuse.


Lisa M. Cantalupo, leather artist, hand-cutting leather in her studio — representing the handmade craftsmanship behind every piece

Each handmade piece begins here — one cut, one stitch, one story at a time.


I’ve been handcrafting