Banks Freeze and Close Accounts After Fraudulent Check Deposits Leave Customer Liable
When deposited checks are later flagged as fraudulent, banks complete the freeze and closure process while the customer has already spent a portion of the funds, leaving them with a negative balance they must repay. The extended hold period before the fraud determination is made creates a false sense of security for customers. Dispute resolution in these cases is non-transparent and heavily favors the institution.
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