Unauthorized Bank Account Access and Fraudulent Fund Seizure
Consumers face unauthorized access to their bank accounts, often through family members or identity theft, resulting in fraudulent transactions and account closure. Banks respond by seizing and holding funds rather than protecting the customer, leaving victims without recourse. This structural gap in identity verification and fraud response at major banks disproportionately harms vulnerable consumers.
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