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New overdraft-fee rules aren’t a perfect solution | Philly | 03/02/2010

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As with anything involving banks and fees, though, none of this will end up being simple. Not surprisingly, the chance to run up insanely high fees has not been outlawed.
As a result, consumer groups say the latest efforts don’t go far enough.
“We’re urging customers to just say no to ‘opt in,’ ” said Jean Ann [...]

What the Mob Can Learn from Payday Lenders | Poverty in America | Change.org

Overdraft Bank Fee Complaints – How to Lodge Them

Seeing an overdraft bank fee show up on your bank statement can be a rude awakening. Life these days is already pretty expensive, even for those who try to live frugally and within their means. But having your own bank, whom you were led to believe you should be able to trust, charge you overdraft [...]

Sacto 9-1-1: Rocklin gas pump scam discovered after thousands of dollars are stolen

In the past, thieves used devices on the outside of gas pumps to extract PINs and other information from cards. They installed tiny cameras and card skimmers to steal the information and then dip into a victim’s account.
This time, devices were installed in gas pumps. Police say they believe the devices intercept information and send [...]

Malcolm Berko: Chasing away customers? – The Daily Journal

I found the following advice while looking through banking blogs today:
Change banks immediately. I think you would have sooner success trying to melt an iceberg with a hair dryer than repairing your problems at Chase Bank.
via Malcolm Berko: Chasing away customers? – The Daily Journal.