By signing this petition, I ask that U.S. financial institutions take immediate measures to prevent MRDC fraud and protect its customers. Such measures are (1) Alert all users of current Mobile Remote Deposit Capture policy and risks associated in a clear, visual way, (2) Assist victims of MRDC fraud efficiently and politely, (3) Create an account alert to prevent additional check fraud, (4) Issue a bank affidavit so customers can report crimes to the police, (5) Work with check clearing institutions to share information, and (6) Implement real-time detection.
Why is this important?
My name is Katherine Kostreva, and I am the first victim of MRDC fraud to go public, as documented by the New York Times. For more than six months, I pleaded for Bank of America to help me. Their refusal lead to a second case of MRDC fraud. To date, I have suffered financial hardship and emotional duress because of Bank of America's negligence. When they issued a gag order, I realized that those before me have been silenced. Please help me close this banking loophole, that will only grow worse in the near future.
