Card Activation Fraud Flags Trap Rural Customers Into Branch-Only Resolution
A new credit card was flagged as suspicious activity simply for remaining inactive while the customer was traveling, triggering a reissue cycle that ultimately required an in-person branch visit over an hour away to resolve, since phone support couldn't activate or close the account. A representative reportedly gave false information about the card's activation status during the process, adding to the confusion.
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