Fintech Apps Sweep Accounts Without Required Notice, Blocking Card Disconnection
Credit-building fintech products use automated ACH retry systems to sweep consumer accounts at unauthorized times and without proper EFTA-required advance notice. When consumers try to stop payments by disconnecting their card, the app refuses — holding their funds hostage. These practices cause overdrafts, lost wages, and EFTA violations that most consumers have no practical way to challenge.
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