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ChronoPay Founder Charged With Alleged Payment Scam in Russia
March 23, 2022

Pavel Vrublevsky, founder of Russian payment technology company ChronoPay, has been charged in Moscow with money laundering. 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...

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FTC: Alex Miller Credit Repair Operation Bilked Clients
March 22, 2022

A Houston credit repair firm was ordered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to cease operations over allegations that the company made false claims and fleeced clients out of millions, according to a statement on Tuesday (March 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Fashion Nova to Pay FTC $4.2M Over Negative Review Allegations
March 21, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order to settle allegations that Fashion Nova, an online fashion retailer, blocked negative product reviews from being posted to its website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Ex-Apple Employee Charged for Allegedly Defrauding iPhone Maker of $10M
March 20, 2022

U.S. prosecutors have charged a former Apple employee with defrauding the tech giant out of over $10 million over several schemes, Reuters says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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San Francisco Small Businesses Hit With Security, Repair Costs as Petty Thefts Soar
March 20, 2022

Burglaries and property damage are on the rise in San Francisco, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (March 20). 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...

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US House Reps Look Into Early Release of Russian Hacker
March 17, 2022

Some lawmakers are questioning how cybercriminal Aleksei Burkov, who has operated two of the most exclusive Russian underground hacking forums, was released early, KrebsOnSecurity reported Tuesday (March 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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German Court OKs Ernst & Young Class Action Case
March 15, 2022

A German court has opened class-action style legal proceedings against accounting firm Ernest & Young LLP (EY) to hear cases from investors in defunct payment company Wirecard AG. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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OppFi Asks for Injunction on Loan Interest Rates Caps
March 11, 2022

FinTech OppFi Inc. on Monday (March 7) filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court against California’s Commissioner of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), in relation to the state’s interest rate caps on loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Likely to Win MGM Acquisition Case in EU, Report Says
March 09, 2022

Amazon is likely to claim victory in a European Union antitrust court regarding its case to buy movie studio MGM for $8.5 billion, Reuters reported Wednesday (March 9). The European Commission will make its decision by March 15. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...