Banks deny provisional credit for large fraud claims
Wells Fargo refused provisional credit on $17,000 in unauthorized transactions during an active fraud investigation, citing the claim amount as too high. This systemic bank policy forces fraud victims into financial hardship during the 10-business-day investigation window. Millions of fraud victims face similar institutional barriers to provisional relief.
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