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CFPB
CFPB Begins Largest-Ever Distribution to Victims in ‘Advance Fee’ Case
December 05, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has begun distributing $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers a year after securing a legal judgment saying that companies had violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule’s advance fee prohibition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Delivery
Dollar General Tests Same-Day Delivery to Compete With Walmart
December 05, 2024

Amid ongoing economic pressures, Dollar General is refining its approach to better serve its financially constrained customers, CEO Todd Vasos said Thursday (Dec. 5) during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Solving for the Hundred-Trillion-Dollar B2B Payments Acceptance Problem
December 05, 2024

In the B2B world, where deal sizes can soar into the millions, financial relationships are anything but straightforward. 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...

Security & Fraud
FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
December 05, 2024

The FTC is sending almost $500,000 in payments to consumers it says were harmed by Vivint Smart Homes. 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,...

B2B Payments
Higher Instant Payment Limits Test B2B ACH Volume
December 05, 2024

For all transactions — but especially for high-value commercial payments — speed is always a consideration, alongside the costs of those transactions, as well as security concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Delivery
Uber and Toast Team to Offer Commission-Free Delivery
December 05, 2024

Uber is expanding its partnership with restaurant technology platform Toast. 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, you...

Payment Methods
Consumer Choice Pushes the Issue for Alternative Payment Methods
December 05, 2024

This holiday season, consumers want it their way. And when it comes to the payments that fuel seasonal commerce, their way is fast, secure and flexible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
A Third of Consumers Have Been Victimized by Credit Card Fraud
December 05, 2024

Credit card fraud is a rising concern for American consumers, with nearly 1 in 3 reporting fraudulent charges in the past year. As incidents of fraud increase, so does consumer anxiety, with 37% of individuals expressing heightened worry. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Banking
Can Community Banks Out-Innovate Big Banks? The Tech Says Yes
December 05, 2024

If banks can’t give their customers the financial services they want or the experiences they expect, those customers will go and look for them elsewhere. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...