Predatory card signup flows trap users with no account closure path
Prepaid card providers use dark-pattern signup flows that enroll consumers without clear consent, then make account cancellation nearly impossible through unresponsive support that hangs up calls and ignores emails. This structural UX failure leaves consumers holding unwanted financial accounts with no effective remedy. The problem persists because there is no regulatory enforcement of closure request timelines for prepaid card issuers.
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Banks Opening Unauthorized Accounts Without Customer Consent
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