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  • Bank Of America Asks Armless Man For Thumbprint

    09/01/2009 9:59:28 AM PDT · by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle · 107 replies · 4,126+ views
    Consumerist.com ^ | 09/01/09 | Alex Chasick
    A Florida man was unable to cash a Bank of America check because the bank required a thumbprint, and he had no arms. WTSP has the story of Steve Valdez, who tried to cash a Bank of America check written by his wife to him. He took the check to a BoA branch, presented two forms of picture ID, and was prevented from cashing the check because he couldn't provide a thumbprint. The manager refused to accommodate Valdez, suggesting that he open an account if he wanted to cash the check. We've written before about consumers' discomfort about having to...