Banks Repeatedly Block Card Access While Customers Travel
A Bank of America customer had their card and wire transfers blocked multiple times while traveling, with no simple way to confirm legitimate transactions via alert or text. Fraud-prevention systems prioritize blocking over lightweight customer confirmation, leaving travelers repeatedly cut off from their own funds.
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