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THOUSANDS of people across the country are eligible for a one-time payment after a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit. A data breach in 2021 impacted over 710,000 Americans who were connected to the eye-care provider Nationwide Vision and Vision plan provider Sightcare. In agreeing to a $3.45 million...

Americans to get $300 payment from $3.45m pot after company ‘failed to protect them’ – certain customers will get $5,400

T-Mobile has been in the news lately but for all the bad reasons. Last month, there were reports about some T-Mobile stores selling used phones as new. Also, several consumers of the telco filed lawsuits over price hikes on some plans in the same month. Most recently, a report suggested that the company was forcing customers to buy accessories. Now, a rep fired from T-Mobile’s authorized retailer has reported some scammers-type activities.

A Fired T-Mobile rep blew the whistle on illegal activities

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

Attorneys from a “premier law firm with significant litigation experience” hired by Delta Air Lines to pursue a multi-million-dollar claim against CrowdStrike and Microsoft have accused the IT security firm of making a “vastly inadequate” apology of “doubtful sincerity” following a bug-ridden software update that crashed computers worldwide on July 19.

Delta Air Says CrowdStrike Apology For Operational Meltdown is ‘Vastly Inadequate’ and it Should Foot $500 Million Bill For Passenger Refunds

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

TechSpot

You might think that getting a second phone number requires purchasing another SIM card or even an additional device. This can be particularly challenging if your current phone doesn't support dual SIM cards. Such a situation can be inconvenient and compromise both your privacy and comfort. If this is a concern for you, it may be worth exploring the option of obtaining a virtual phone number.

How to get a second phone number on your mobile phone

In the modern world, there are many situations when a person would not want to “shine” their personal phone number in order to maintain maximum confidentiality online and avoid receiving unwanted calls or SMS with advertisements. For example, you are registering an account on a social network or...

How to Hide Your Phone Number on the Internet in 2024?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Senior citizens are often targets for scams, and as scams are getting more sophisticated, it’s getting easier to deceive even the most tech-savvy person. Elder fraud involves a variety of scams targeting seniors, from fake prizes to pleas for help from their “grandchildren,” resulting in an annual loss of $3 billion, according to the FBI. Seniors are often targeted due to their good credit, financial security, and trusting nature. Here are the top elderly fraud scams of the year:

Top 12 elderly fraud scams of 2024

With rental fraud exploding nationwide, property managers have become hypervigilant about fraud prevention. In a National Multifamily Housing Council survey conducted earlier this year, a staggering 93.3 percent of residential property operators reported that they had experienced rental fraud in the past 12 months. In this climate, it’s no wonder that industry associations such as the National Apartment Association are recommending that owners adopt stricter ID checks and request more income documentation. But this shifts the onus onto applicants to provide better paperwork, which may reduce completion rates.

New, Inclusive Fraud Prevention Techniques Move Beyond Credit Reports

FinanceBuzz

The upper class navigates banking with ease, avoiding pitfalls that may hinder financial progress. You can adopt these strategies to boost your net worth too

15 Banking Mistakes the Upper Class Never Makes (#8 Is So Easy)

JPMorgan Chase is already hearing from US lawmakers after declaring it may soon impose unprecedented fees on its 80 million-plus customers. In a letter to the banking giant obtained by Fortune, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen blast the bank’s flirtations with fee hikes, including charges for basic checking accounts and services.

JPMorgan Chase’s Plan to Charge 80,000,000 Customers for Basic Checking Accounts and Services Is ‘Outrageous,’ Say US Senators in Blistering Response to Banking Giant

Trailer Empire

In a significant move toward enhanced consumer protection, eXp Realty’s newly drafted seller contract has received commendation from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) as a model example of fairness and transparency. With crucial regulatory deadlines looming, this contract represents a proactive step in aligning with emerging standards designed to safeguard home sellers and ensure clarity in real estate transactions.

eXp Realty’s New Seller Contract Sets a Benchmark for Consumer Protection, Says Watchdog

Plainville, CT

SHOPPERS at a Stop & Shop rival retailer could be victims of fraud after thieves snuck card skimming devices onto store self-checkout kiosks. Customers have been urged to check their bank statements as police investigate the incidents. Shoppers at Big Y in Naugatuck and Plainville, Connecticut, could be at risk for fraud if they used the self-checkout lane on June 29, 2024, WWLP […]

Customers at Stop & Shop rival urged to check bank statements after self-checkout device gave criminals access to data

Plum has partnered with AdClear.ai, a platform focused on providing marketing compliance solutions, particularly within the gambling and financial sectors. The platform helps organizations ensure their marketing communications are clear, accurate, and compliant with relevant regulations. AdClear.ai specializes in areas like sports betting, gaming, and lotteries, and supports companies in creating promotional materials that adhere to strict industry guidelines.

Plum taps AdClear.ai for marketing compliance amid UK Consumer Duty

9to5Mac

Humane has had a tough go with the launch of its Ai Pin launch this year and a new report from The Verge reveals just how bad things are. Alongside selling a fraction of what the company aimed for, internal sales data shows that Ai Pin returns have been outpacing sales between May and August.

Humane Ai Pin woes worsen as recent returns exceed sales

Android Central

There’s a new way for scammers and fraudsters to steal your data, and Google wants to help you stop it in its tracks.

Text message exploits are scarier than ever, but you can protect yourself with these tips

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

Malvern, PA

The directors of crypto-friendly Customers Bancorp and its subsidiary Customers Bank, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, will polish their writing skills over the next two months in preparation for an enforcement action the United States Federal Reserve Board executed against them. Customers Bank did not do well on “recent examinations and...

Customers Bank to strengthen AML compliance after Fed scrutiny

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ESPN Quad Cities

Scams happen in Tennessee, just like everywhere else in the world. It's the price we pay for the way technology is advancing - but there's always someone looking to take everything that you have.

Scammers Are Targeting Tennessee Bank Accounts With This Text Message

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Plus500 clone draws attention of UK’s financial watchdog

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sounded an alarm about a fraudulent clone website that was impersonating Plus500, the Israeli-based but London-stock market listed CFD provider. The...

Plus500 clone draws attention of UK’s financial watchdog

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