Fifth Third Bank illegally seized people's cars after overcharging them, feds say
The Ohio-based bank has been fined $20 million for forcing some customers to buy duplicative auto insurance.
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The Ohio-based bank has been fined $20 million for forcing some customers to buy duplicative auto insurance.
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