$1.2 Million Fine Later: Bank Ignores Red Flags, Including Consumer Complaints About Unauthorized Withdrawals
A North Carolina bank ignores customer complaints about unauthorized withdrawals, a warning from an attorney general, and other red flags. The result? A $1.2 million settlement for allowing a third-party processor direct access to the Federal Reserve Bank to process debits against consumer accounts on behalf of fraudulent payday lenders, internet gambling organizations and an alleged Ponzi scheme. [1/10]