Neobank Account Freeze Traps Payroll Funds With Impossible Verification
Neobank users face account freezes that block access to payroll deposits when banks demand impossible third-party verification documents. Consumers are threatened with multi-year dormancy holds on earned wages. No escalation path exists when automated scripts override legitimate identity documentation.
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