Bank account frozen for months after fraud claim — funds inaccessible
A bank customer had their account restricted following a fraud investigation, which was eventually closed with no fraud found. Despite the claim resolution, the account remains restricted and funds are inaccessible, causing significant financial hardship. The bank provides no timeline or documentation to explain the continued restriction.
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