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Wells Fargo Agents Give Incorrect Information About Zelle Transaction Outcomes

A Wells Fargo representative incorrectly assured a customer that a pending Zelle transaction would not process, leading to an unexpected debit. Agent misinformation about real-time payment finality causes financial harm.

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