Banks Placing Holds Citing Overdraft Protection Consumers Never Enrolled In
Banks place account holds and cite overdraft protection policies that consumers never signed up for, creating confusion and blocking legitimate transactions. When customers call to resolve the issue, representatives are unhelpful and the account cannot be easily closed. This affects consumers who use basic accounts for simple transfers to family or landlords.
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