Bank Extends Check Hold Indefinitely Without Explanation
A consumer deposited a cashier's check but Wells Fargo extended the hold repeatedly with no clear resolution timeline. The complaint highlights opaque bank hold policies that leave customers without access to funds they've legitimately deposited.
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