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McAfee Debuts AI-Powered Scam Detector Tool
January 06, 2025

McAfee debuted a tool to combat the rising tide of text, email and video scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Retail
Retailers Say They’re Drowning Under Post-Holiday Return Surge
January 06, 2025

The surge in online shopping and practices like “bracketing”— ordering multiple sizes or variations with the intent to return unwanted items — has significantly increased return volumes, posing logistical and financial challenges for retailers, according to Hannah Bravo, CEO at Loop Returns. Get the Full...

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Merchants Beef Up KYB as FinCEN Plays Hardball on Beneficial Ownership Rules
January 06, 2025

The challenge for banks and supply chains of doing business online comes at the point of onboarding — the moment a relationship with an enterprise, particularly a small business, is struck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Salesforce: 28% Uptick in Returns Could Dampen Record Holiday Spending
January 06, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) helped holiday sales reach record levels this year, new Salesforce data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging It ‘Traps People in Risky Loans’
January 06, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued nonbank financing company Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance Monday (Jan. 6), saying the company made loans to consumers despite evidence that they could not afford those loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Uber and Lyft Prep Driverless Taxis After Abandoning Effort
January 06, 2025

After abandoning driverless taxis, Uber and Lyft are reportedly reinvesting in the technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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FinTech Ad Spending Climbs 45% in Last 3 Years
January 05, 2025

FinTechs are reportedly boosting marketing in bigger cities to attract a wider customer base. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

IPO
Wall Street Reportedly Prepping Private Equity-Fueled IPO Revival
January 05, 2025

Will 2025 bring about a revival in the initial public offering (IPO) market? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Retail
‘Returnuary’ Highlights the Brilliant and Bizarre of Holiday Retail Regret
January 04, 2025

The holiday season is the golden quarter for eCommerce, where businesses pull out all the stops to maximize sales. Yet, as the festive glow dims in January, a challenge of equal magnitude looms above the retail landscape: the holiday returns season. Get the Full Story...