Wells Fargo Contractor Credit Program Lacks Identity Validation and Dispute Resolution
Wells Fargo allows contractors to open credit cards in customers' names using unvalidated information, with no effective dispute process when fraud occurs. The combination of weak onboarding verification and inadequate remediation leaves customers exposed to unresolved financial harm.
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