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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 5 months ago
This public notice is for all consumers. I felt lead it was time for hard working citizens to address the local banks about their procedures and banking systems. After researching different banking institutions, I am discovering they are practicing unethical methods that are keeping middle to low class families below the poverty level. Banks are designed plans for money marketing, CDs and more but the majority of people use their local banks for services such as savings, checking etc. We use them for direct deposit and sometime bill paying or for that VISA/MASTERCARD. Instead of these services benefiting us it seems like they are benefiting the banks. They even talk you into getting over draft protection to help you.

Updates

January 17, 2008

The stories shared in the comments reveal a persistent cycle of financial strain caused by these banking practices. I am currently compiling this information to present a formal request for transparency to the local institutions involved.

January 17, 2008

The momentum behind this petition highlights a collective recognition that current banking practices demand scrutiny. This growth suggests that many individuals have experienced similar frustrations with fee structures. It is clear that the need for transparency in our financial institutions is a priority for many.

6 Comments

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Sarah Rodriguez
19 years ago Featured

tired of seeing my balance go down every month just for having an account. enough is enough.

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Dave Graham
19 years ago Featured

Banks are just legalized robbers. I pay them to keep my money safe not to nickel and dime me into the ground.

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Kevin Perez
19 years ago Featured

so sick of the overdraft trap. they make it look like a nice safety net but its just a loan with crazy interest. total garbage.

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Jessica Nash
19 years ago Featured

Agreed. It feels like they prey on people who are already struggling. We need actual regulation.

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Mark Wright
19 years ago Featured

THESE FEES ARE RIDICULOUS. They make enough money off our interest already stop stealing from the little guy!!

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Brenda Perry
19 years ago Featured

My bank charged me 35 dollars because I was literally 2 dollars short. How is that fair?? It is just a scam to keep us broke.