Bank processes large overdraft despite customer opting out of overdraft coverage
Consumers who explicitly opt out of overdraft coverage still have large transactions approved, resulting in substantial negative balances and fees. The bank ignores the opt-out setting and allows multiple overdrafts within a short period. This contradicts the purpose of the opt-out election and leaves customers financially harmed by a feature they specifically declined.
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