Bank denies debit fraud claim ignoring supplemental evidence
Wells Fargo denied a $12,000 debit card fraud claim for unauthorized transactions following card and device theft, ignoring supplemental evidence provided by the customer. The systematic denial of valid fraud claims shifts responsibility to victims and represents a major gap in consumer financial protection.
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