Wells Fargo refuses to cash valid workers compensation checks
A Wells Fargo teller refused to deposit a valid workers compensation settlement check claiming it looked fake, without attempting to call the issuing bank or law firm to verify. This structural teller discretion abuse in check verification disproportionately harms workers attempting to access legitimate settlement funds.
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