Benefits Card Mailed to Wrong Address with Unauthorized Transactions
Benefits cardholders have their cards sent to incorrect addresses, enabling unauthorized use of government or employer benefits. Banks refuse to reissue cards to the correct address and deny fraud claims despite no authorization by the account holder. This address verification and card issuance failure disproportionately affects benefits recipients.
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