Bank Live Chat Withholds Bonus Disqualification Conditions During Onboarding
A consumer was encouraged by Regions Bank live chat to open a second account but was never informed this would disqualify them from the advertised cash bonus. The bank's terms omitted this disqualifying condition, leaving the consumer without the promised reward. This represents deceptive or negligent disclosure practices in bank promotional onboarding.
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