Prepaid Card Fees Charged Inconsistently Without Clear Terms
Prepaid card holders are charged account fees irregularly, sometimes skipped and sometimes over $100 in a month, and the issuer cannot point to specific terms authorizing the charges when asked. Customers are left unable to predict or verify when fees will be deducted from their balance.
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