I recently moved to a new city, and opened an online bank account with Ally Bank. The account application and setup process went smoothly, and after completing the application, i received email notification that my " Ally bank account is open ''. I then began transferring money and depositing checks into the Ally bank account. As soon as I deposited my last check, and essentially put every dollar I have into this new " open '' account, I was locked out of the account, with no warning, no explanation, and without even being able to access any of the account details, such as the account number, or any other relevant information. I was directed to call a fraud hotline, which is not a 24 hour line, and I spent the next two days frantically trying to reach someone from Ally who could help, while three different support staff members ignored my pleas for help and redirected my questions to people who were unavailable. Finally a member of the fraud team explained that I needed to provide proof of address and told me I could send a phone bill. I understand the need to verify my address, but I do not understand why I was not warned BEFORE i deposited my funds, that this would be necessary. I have essentially locked myself out of all the money I have, I am in a new city, and have no way to undo anything because I ca n't access the account at all, the checks are deposited and the transfer is made. How is it possible for me to deposit funds into an unverified account, without being made aware that these monies will be unavailable for up to a month, until I receive a utility in my name at the new address? How could there not have been a warning alerting me to the possibility that any money i put into the account would be locked and unavailable indefinitely? 
At this point I am afraid I will never see the money again and I want nothing more than the close the account and start a new account with a different bank. But before I do so, I want to know that Ally is not still accepting funds into unguaranteed accounts. 
