Posts Tagged: bank

Scamdemic

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According to the Department of Justice, three family members were arrested in New York for misrepresenting employee payroll figures to receive COVID-19 loan funds for a chain of family-owned nail salons. Questions: According to the report, how was the payroll misrepresented by this family? What federal organizations were involve in the identification of these fraudsters?… Read more »

Google checking accounts

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According to the Washington Post, Google plans to add checking accounts from Citigroup and a credit union to its Google Pay digital wallet in 2020. Questions: What is Google Pay? Who is Google currently working with to push its finance arena? How many banks already offer transactions via Google Pay in the U.S.? Source: Anderson,… Read more »

Lions Hunting Zebras! Oh MY!

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According to the New York Times, Wells Fargo would like to close the chapter on the sham account scandal, saying it has changed its policies, replaced its chief executive and refunded $2.6 million to customers. However, lawmakers and regulators say they will not let it go that quickly. Questions: 1. Who were the customers that… Read more »