Large Legitimate Purchases Blocked by Bank Fraud Systems After Verbal Approval
Consumers with sufficient credit limits find their legitimate high-value purchases blocked by automated fraud detection even after calling to pre-approve the transaction. Despite verbal confirmation that a block has been removed, subsequent attempts still fail with no explanation. This forces customers onto higher-interest alternatives and leaves them with no clear escalation path.
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