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Bank account frozen with funds trapped after claims closed

Banks freeze customer accounts during disputes, then fail to unfreeze or release funds after claims resolve. In some cases banks continue accepting deposits into frozen accounts while blocking withdrawals. Consumers lack effective escalation paths when standard dispute processes fail.

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