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> It was not authorized by the card holder or a court order, so it is fraud. Sorry, you're wrong. I've had the IRS steal money directly from my bank account to
by random28345 10y ago
> It was not authorized by the card holder or a court order, so it is fraud.
Sorry, you're wrong. I've had the IRS steal money directly from my bank account to pay for taxes (and fees, and fines) I didn't owe. The bank won't help you, and I had to pay a tax lawyer $1,800 to get back $3,200 in taxes (and fines) from the IRS for a stock sale I never made.
The bank treats withdrawals by government agencies as legitimate transactions. They won't recognize it as fraud, and you won't get the money back from the bank.
- tantalor 10y agoI think the IRS is a special case; I'd add them to the list I gave above. A local police department or city government does not have this power. Update: few more examples: http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/bankruptcy/wage-garnishment-amount.html http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/bankruptcy/wage-garnishm..., apparently this is quite common; still don't think PD can do it for this reason
- Qantourisc 10y agoThe IRS should NOT be a special case. They should also pass trough a court (for what it's worth).