Wells Fargo refuses to allow account closure
Wells Fargo customers report being unable to close their bank accounts despite repeated requests, creating an involuntary lock-in situation. This structural obstruction prevents consumers from moving to competing financial institutions and lacks adequate regulatory remedy.
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