Identity Theft Executed Inside Bank Branches Due to Weak Verification
Fraudsters successfully impersonate account holders at physical bank branches and withdraw funds by exploiting inadequate in-person identity verification procedures. Banks refuse to explain their verification failures even when customers provide police reports confirming they were not present.
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