Banks Denying Reg E Claims by Conflating Authentication with Authorization
Financial institutions deny unauthorized electronic fund transfer claims by pointing to credential usage or IP addresses as proof of authorization, misapplying Regulation E. Victims of identity theft and account takeover are left without recourse because banks refuse to distinguish between authentication and customer intent. This creates a structural gap that systematically disadvantages fraud victims.
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