A customer uses an ATM outside of a Bank of America branch.
Mandatory Credit:	Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images

A customer uses an ATM outside of a Bank of America branch.
Mandatory Credit: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images

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Bank of America accused of opening fake accounts and charging illegal junk fees

Federal regulators said Tuesday they found that Bank of America harmed customers by double-dipping on fees, withholding credit card rewards and opening fake accounts, all of which are violations of various consumer financial protection laws.