Banks Refuse to Reimburse Scam-Induced Zelle Transfers
Citibank denied reimbursement for Zelle transfers made under social engineering deception, citing the transactions as "authorized" because the customer initiated them. Banks exploit the authorized-payment loophole to avoid liability for scam-induced instant transfers.
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