Citibank closed my bank account and stole my money because it was inactive WTF!!

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  • goldfish
    Confirmed User
    • Jan 2009
    • 723
    #51
    Originally posted by huda
    Just got off the phone with Citibank, it is confirmed that my account does not exists and that I have to ask for my money at New York State's Unclaimed Funds. I hope this will work...
    told ya.. see post #31 for what to do next
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      • huda
        Confirmed User
        • Jan 2008
        • 500
        #52
        Did a search with no results, I have emailed them with all my details.

        I can expect an answer in a month.

        Can anyone explain to me how closing my bank account and taking my money is for my protection?

        [I]"For your protection, banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies and many other businesses are required by State law to surrender inactive accounts to the State. The Office of the State Comptroller serves as custodian of this money until you claim it. The State of New York never takes ownership of this money. If you can prove you are entitled to the money, we will gladly return it to you, at any time, without charge."[/]

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          • SuzzyQ
            Confirmed User
            • Dec 2006
            • 1557
            #53
            Another thing banks love to do is hit you up for a 'maintenance charge' every month until the account has no funds left.

            How the fuck can they justify charging you a 'maintenance charge', every month when the money is collecting dust. I lost $500 bucks that way.

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              • huda
                Confirmed User
                • Jan 2008
                • 500
                #54
                Did a search with no results, I have emailed them with all my details.

                I can expect an answer in a month.

                Can anyone explain to me how closing my bank account and taking my money is for my protection?

                "For your protection, banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies and many other businesses are required by State law to surrender inactive accounts to the State. The Office of the State Comptroller serves as custodian of this money until you claim it. The State of New York never takes ownership of this money. If you can prove you are entitled to the money, we will gladly return it to you, at any time, without charge."

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                  • Miz_Wright
                    Confirmed User
                    • Jul 2007
                    • 593
                    #55
                    It's called "escheat" - funds usually roll into governmental control.

                    Most financial institutions take part in it, but have different time lines.
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                      • huda
                        Confirmed User
                        • Jan 2008
                        • 500
                        #56
                        Standing for Extra-Sneaky-Cheat? What is this good for anyway?

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                          • denny007
                            Confirmed User
                            • Nov 2005
                            • 267
                            #57
                            Had similar situation - homeland security closing my account at BoFa San Jose because I have no US address therefore must be a terrorist. But luckily was still able to cash it to my Paypal. It was 1K only anyway...

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                              • STR$
                                Confirmed User
                                • Aug 2008
                                • 5645
                                #58
                                that sucks

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