The $185 million that Wells Fargo agreed to pay Thursday to settle government allegations over its overbearing sales practices is one big figure. But an equally staggering sum is the more than 2 million accounts that Wells Fargo employees may have opened for customers without their knowledge or permission. “It’s very important that Wells Fargo customers be very clear about what accounts they have and what their rights are,” Feuer said. For starters, customers should complain to Wells Fargo, either at a branch or over the phone. Concern over potentially fraudulent accounts is a worry for not only Wells Fargo customers.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 09, 2016 19:59 UTC