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Do you know how to avoid overdraft fees and find out what to do if someone took money from your bank account without permission? Learn more about these and other issues.

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Someone stole my debit card number and used it. Can I get my money back?

I lost my debit card, or it was stolen, and someone took money out of my account. Can I get my money back?

Can my bank/credit union charge me a fee to use another bank or credit union's ATM?

Does an ATM have to give me a receipt?

What do I do if the ATM gave me the wrong amount of money?

If I deposit a check into an ATM, are the funds available right away?

Does it take longer before I can withdraw money if I deposit a check using an ATM instead of inside the bank/credit union?

I lost a check written to me before I endorsed it by signing the back of the check. What should I do?

I wrote a check to a merchant or store, and they lost it. They say I have to pay again. Do I have to pay?

Can I remove my spouse from our joint checking account?

A joint checking account owner took all the money out and then closed the account without my agreement. Can they do that?

What happens if I have a joint bank account with someone who died?

I was at a store, and the cashier scanned my check and then handed it back to me. Is this normal?

I was told my check was turned into an electronic funds transfer. What does this mean?

Why was I denied a checking account?

If I paid someone through my bank or credit union's online bill pay service, why did the person receive a paper check?

Are the rules different for accounts at a savings association than they are for accounts at a bank?

I heard there is a special savings account for deployed servicemembers. Am I eligible?

Can a family member or friend help me with bill paying and banking?

What is a power of attorney (POA)?

My family member signed a power of attorney (POA) but when I took it to the bank/credit union, I was told the POA has to be on the bank/credit union's form. What can I do?

I went to my bank or credit union and was told that money had been taken out of my account using a power of attorney (POA) I never signed. What can I do?

Can a debt collector take my federal benefits, like Social Security or VA payments?

How can I find an attorney who specializes in elder law?

What should I do if I have a reverse mortgage loan and I received a notice of default or foreclosure?

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