Bank Customer Service Fails to Verify Identity for Account Cancellation Requests
Consumers report banks and card issuers using outdated identity verification methods, such as requiring an old landline number, that block simple account cancellation requests. This forces long hold times and unresolved disputes, especially around recurring-charge add-on products.
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