Bank Holds Overpayment Credit Balance for Months, Refund Never Arrives
Wells Fargo retained a $4,500 credit balance for months claiming a refund check was sent, but the check never arrived. The bank delayed reissuance for additional weeks, effectively holding customer funds without justification.
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