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Showerthought: My card got frozen on a Tuesday and I couldn't even buy a coffee
The bank flagged a $12 lunch as 'suspicious' and locked my account for 6 hours, so I had zero money. Has anyone else felt totally powerless when a system decides you can't spend your own cash?
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jamieb8020d ago
Banks have a duty to protect your money from real fraud, which is a massive problem. That small lunch charge might have matched a pattern of theft they see every day. The six hour lock is a minor hassle compared to the weeks it can take to recover stolen funds. These systems, while annoying, exist because actual criminals are constantly trying to empty accounts.
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marydavis20d ago
Yeah, but "a minor hassle" feels like a big deal when you're stuck at the register...
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