Wells Fargo Fires Over a Dozen for ‘Simulation of Keyboard Activity’

- Wells Fargo & Co. fired more than a dozen employees for faking work activity - Employees in wealth- and investment-management unit were involved - Wells Fargo does not tolerate unethical behavior - Use of devices/software to imitate work activity increased during work-from-home era - Such devices can be purchased on Amazon.com for less than $20- Wells Fargo & Co. fired over a dozen employees for faking work - Employees were in the wealth- and investment-management unit - Allegations involved simulation of keyboard activity - Bank emphasizes it does not tolerate unethical behavior from staff - Mouse-mover technology gained popularity post-pandemic