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Wachovia Opens Bank Account Without Permission, Starts Charging Fees

John can't understand how Wachovia charged his startup $12 in fees for failing to maintain a minimum balance when his company never opened an account with Wachovia in the first place. Apparently, his former bank manager decamped to Wachovia and, without his permission, opened a new account "to ensure certain money rates," whatever that means. John isn't mad, and the bank manager agreed to close the account, but John is a little worried because a collections agency has started calling and the account now lists $24.05 in fees. More »

4:26 PM on Sun Apr 20 2008
By Carey
6,624 views, 16 comments

Latest by renilyn: @Blackneto: Can you ditto a ditto? If so, count me in! more »