Bank Accounts for Minors at Wells Fargo

In February 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Wells Fargo for allegedly offering account holders free savings accounts for minors when, according to plaintiffs, the bank converts these accounts into adult checking accounts and deducts monthly fees from them without customers’ permission. (Allen et al v. Wells Fargo & Company, Case No. 17-cv-333, S. D. CA.)

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Zelle Money Transfers with Wells Fargo

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Zelle Money Transfers with Wells Fargo

Allegations: Marketing Zelle as safe without disclosing the risk of losing money in scams and that the bank does not reimburse consumers for lost funds

Wells Fargo’s Overdraft Fees

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Wells Fargo’s Overdraft Fees

Allegations: Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees

Wells Fargo Bank’s Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds Fees

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Wells Fargo Bank’s Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds Fees

August 2018: The case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-2033, S.D. Cal.) July 2018: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint adding allegations that the bank deceptively prompts consumers to…

The Window Source

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The Window Source

In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Window Source for allegedly deceiving customers about the sales and financing of its windows in four ways. Specifically, plaintiffs claim…