New Bank Account Blocked From Day One by Over-Aggressive Fraud Detection
A newly opened Citibank account experienced immediate payment declines, failed wire transfers, and verification failures with neither the bank nor payment provider taking responsibility. Over-tuned fraud prevention systems render new accounts unusable during the critical onboarding period. Friction compounds when blame is passed between institutions.
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