Fintech App Ties Bank-Data Access Revocation to Debt Repayment
A user of a cash-advance app was repeatedly told that revoking third-party bank account access requires first repaying an outstanding balance, despite the two requests being legally distinct. This conditions consumer control over financial data access on debt repayment, which the user argues violates their data rights.
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Subscription Companies Continue Charging After ACH Authorization Revocation
Consumers who formally revoke ACH authorization find subscription companies continuing to charge them and refusing to issue full refunds for unauthorized charges. This billing practice violates consumer protection law but companies exploit process complexity to limit refunds.
Fintech loan apps continue ACH debits after credential and card changes
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