Bank Places Extended Holds on Treasury Check Deposits With Limited Support Access
A customer reports a hold placed on a US Treasury check deposit and difficulty getting clear explanations from customer service. Reflects friction between fraud-prevention hold policies and accessible, transparent support.
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