Bank Freezes All Accounts During Fraud Review, Trapping Customer Paycheck for Months
USAA froze a 19-year customer's checking and savings accounts pending a dispute review, blocking paycheck deposits and all access for up to 120 days. Representatives provide no timeline or resolution path. Customers have no recourse or emergency access to their own funds.
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