Banks Freeze Large Savings Accounts After Address Verification Failure Despite Valid Documentation
Online banks routinely freeze customer savings accounts containing six-figure balances when automated address verification fails, even after customers submit government-issued ID and supporting documents. Accounts remain inaccessible for months with no human escalation path, effectively trapping customers' money without recourse.
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