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‘Wells Fargo is notorious for this’: Customer says bank rearranged his transactions so his account would go into overdraft

'It's expensive being poor!'

On Mar 10, 2023 by Braden Bjella

IRL

woman speaking with caption 'so they gave me a call from my bank's phone number' (l) woman speaking with caption 'Time of day, weekend so they said that they had some fraudulent charges' (c) woman speaking with caption 'Time of day, weekend Sending a text with a link Asking for account info ? Just sketchy Urgency/Threats A bank would never be offended if you hung up and called back numbers can be spoofed to look like your friends family' (r)

‘They’re getting smarter and smarter’: Woman warns of newest fraud tactic after scammer called from her bank’s phone number

'I’m not gonna lie, they almost had me in the first half.'

On Feb 11, 2023 by Braden Bjella

IRL

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‘This gave me the creeps’: Customer finds no employees in Bank of America—only the option to video chat

'If I go in the bank, I am there to speak to a person.'

On Jan 11, 2023 by Braden Bjella

IRL

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‘That’s why scammers love Zelle’: Former bank employee shares PSA on which cash transaction apps to avoid

'I'm scared to use any of them.'

On Nov 11, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

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JPMorgan CEO calls company’s offices a ‘rainbow room’—TikToker points out over 75% of senior staff are white

'You know that they’re saying this garbage to protect their investment in commercial real estate rental businesses.'

On Aug 20, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

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‘Just started but already dead inside’: Investment company’s video of its summer interns sparks debate

'They got turned down by Northwestern Mutual and came here instead.'

On Jun 3, 2022 by Maria Poggi

Internet Culture IRL

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Deepfakes can fool biometric checks used by banks, research finds

Fraudsters can easily use artificial intelligence to open up fake accounts online.

On May 18, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

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Cryptocurrency billionaire Matthew Mellon dies [updated]

The banking heir invested heavily in Ripple.

On Apr 17, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Tech

This bank is putting bank tellers at ATMs via video screen, and it’s pretty awesome

Banking can be a major pain when there isn't a local branch nearby, but this video ATM could bring the live banking experience to your neighborhood.

On Aug 22, 2016 by John-Michael Bond

Tech

It’s time we all embrace the digital banking revolution

Those who embrace innovations in finance will save, invest, and get rid of debt faster—and with less effort—than any preceding generation. Those who don’t will be left behind.

On May 7, 2016 by Andy Josuweit, CEO of Student Loan Hero

Internet Culture Via

Bitcoin is forking—and here’s why

It's a tale of differing visions.

On Aug 18, 2015 by [email protected]

Internet Culture Via

The tricky way hackers are stealing from major corporations

Phishing scams are going big time.

On Jul 30, 2015 by Eric Geller

Crime Internet Culture

Your phone usage may soon help decide whether you get a loan

No credit history? Your phone may help with that.

On Apr 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

Tech

Dutch banker fired for her Nazi dominatrix side gig

Is it legal to fire someone if they're doing sex work on the side?

On Apr 15, 2015 by Dylan Love

IRL

After Snowden, China wants to ban U.S. banking technology

Add this to the economic fallout from Snowden's leaks.

On Mar 27, 2015 by Dell Cameron

Tech