Government Benefits Prepaid Card Locks Out User After Wallet Theft Report
A Netspend cardholder receiving government unemployment payments was locked out of ATM withdrawals after their wallet was stolen, despite the card remaining in their possession. The identity verification process to restore access became a barrier. Prepaid cards used for government benefits lack adequate account recovery pathways.
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