Phishing Scam Victims Get Frozen Out of Bank Accounts Instead of Support
Consumers who fall victim to phishing scams and have funds fraudulently withdrawn often find banks freeze or close their accounts afterward rather than help recover funds or prevent further loss. Victims are left with no money and unclear paths to resolution while banks cite security reasons for account closure. This adds a secondary financial and administrative burden atop the scam itself.
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