What went wrong?

Mermaidess
So I applied for a job in March, got selected in the interviews, moved on to the next stages and eventually successfully completed the final interview. After the final interview, I was called in to have coffee with other employees, by which time I was also told by the recruiter that I will shortly be given my contract to commence the job - hence I declined other job opportunities.
I was waiting for my contract, but heard nothing back from them. I then followed up asking when the contract will be given, and still nothing. I then received a mere phone call saying I was not selected. I tried asking what happened, but now they're denying even mentioning a contract and twisting stories around! I am so confused, what went wrong?

(I'm aware of people being rejected in interviews, but this is not that. This is me being straight up lied to)
What went wrong?
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