Mobile deposit of government check reversed without explanation
Wells Fargo reversed a mobile deposit of a government check days after crediting the account, claiming the check bounced, which is unusual for a government-issued instrument. No explanation was provided and the customer was left with a negative balance. The bank's internal review process provides no transparency into why such reversals occur.
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