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AMERICANS have the opportunity to claim a one-time payment from a billion-dollar class action settlement. Visa and Mastercard agreed pay $5.6 billion after consumers paid excessive fees to accept their payment cards. The lawsuit alleged that Visa and Mastercard violated the antitrust laws. Antitrust laws also referred to as competition laws, are statutes developed by […]

Americans to receive one-time payment from $5.6 billion Visa Mastercard settlement – and the deadline has been extended

Despite the growth of fintechs and neobanks, traditional checking and savings accounts remain the most popular banking options. According to a survey by GOBankingRates, 1,000 adults are more likely to keep their money in these accounts than in any other type of account. And why not? Money in the bank is FDIC-insured, safe, and guaranteed by the United States government.

The Benefits of Keeping Money in Checking and Savings Accounts

Scripps News

This trailblazing global online auction site says 'unacceptably high fees' caused it to officially part ways with a credit card company that has been a top choice for American consumers for decades.

Iconic online retailer officially no longer accepts this leading payment choice after decades in business

Business Insider

Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

Businesses with very relaxed or nonexistent internal controls over cash transactions are at a high risk of skimming fraud. The best way to detect and prevent cash skimming is to implement a robust internal control system with a strong emphasis on proper and adequate transaction documentation. In this article, we’ll...

What Is Cash Skimming? Examples, Detection & Prevention

IF you're one of the 50 million Americans who use a popular mobile payment app, you may be entitled to a payment from a $15 million settlement. Cash App is facing a class action lawsuit regarding data breaches between 2022 and 2023. The suit alleges that Cash App failed to...

Americans can claim up to $2,500 from $15 million mobile payment service settlement – you must meet three criteria

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Tom's Guide

Scammers are calling victims on the phone impersonating their bank while an accomplice goes to their home to get the chip and PIN from their debit card.

FBI issues warning over scammers impersonating banks to steal your debit cards

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

If you are starting college or university this year then you might already be getting ready and making sure you are prepared. The costs of buying all new can easily build up especially if you are moving away from home. Making use of discounts offered to students is the best way to save and make your money go further. This way when you arrive you will have money left over to enjoy.

Student Discounts to save you money

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

PopCrush

It's called proof of funds and it's pretty self-explanatory. You need to show, usually with a bank statement, that you have plenty of money to cover costs in the country you're entering from the United States. According to the website Nairaland, you must show this proof when you're applying for...

Proof of $2,000 in the Bank Now Required to Travel to These Countries

Digital banking has been on the rise in recent years, and for good reason. Challenger banks like N26 and bunq have been shaking things up in the industry with their convenient features, low fees, and easy-to-use apps. Traditional banks, on the other hand, have been struggling to keep up with...

Digital Disruption: Comparing N26 and bunq’s Current Accounts

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Cromwell, CT

FinanceBuzz

Self-checkouts aren't just annoying, now they're also dangerous to your finances. Find out how scammers are taking advantage of self-pay lines to steal your money, and see 15 reasons why shoppers are turning their backs on self-checkout and returning to lines with human cashiers.

Walmart Shoppers Using Self-Checkout Should Beware of This Scam

In a move that’s set to shake up the financial services industry, Merchant Advice Service has launched The Payments Directory; a first-of-its-kind, solution-led approach that will empower businesses to secure their next best merchant account, unbiased and with unmatched transparency, developed with input from experts who have previously worked on the development of MoneySuperMarket.

Industry-first ‘The Payments Directory’ Launches as the Go-To Platform for Businesses Seeking Transparent and Tailored Financial Solutions Without the Need for a Broker

We all are used to going to the banks and taking out cash or availing other banking services whenever required. However, imagine one day going to your bank and being told that you will not be provided cash, as they have stopped this particular service. You'll be surprised and that's what happened to Taryn Compton and she couldn't believe it.

Woman left shocked when her bank said that they don't keep cash anymore: 'Can't access your money'

The recent failure of one of the top banks in the tech industry, Silicon Valley Bank, has led to concerns about a broader financial crisis that could have far-reaching consequences. The US Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have taken extraordinary steps to prevent such a...

Silicon Valley Bank Depositors to Have Access to “All of Their Money” Following Government Intervention

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INNOVATION IN THE WORLD OF CREDIT CARDS

It’s a well-known fact, banks that do digital transformation get more clients. Sella decided to join the number of innovators and launched the test version of...

INNOVATION IN THE WORLD OF CREDIT CARDS

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