Barbara McMullen works two jobs and studies business at Rider University. She's not yet sure what she wants to do with her M.B.A. - in this economy, who knows what might be available? But there's one sector that's doing a good job of scaring her off: banking.
McMullen, 23, says she's a victim of fraud: In September and early October, someone looted about $4,500 from her checking account at Wells Fargo Bank. And now, she says, Wells Fargo appears to be blaming the victim.
The Philadelphia resident has complained to the bank - all the way up to chief executive officer John Stumpf - and to federal regulators.
So far, the only response she has gotten is that Wells Fargo plans to hold her responsible, despite federal law that in most circumstances limits a consumer's liability for fraud losses from electronic transactions to $500.
Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20111120_Jeff_Gelles__Looted_account_leaves_Wells_Fargo__customer_at_odds.html#ixzz1eI0r1mgg
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