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Virtual Cards Run Into Payroll Card-Like Legal Troubles

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In recent years, payroll cards have run into controversy as lawsuits and lawmakers scrutinize fees that often come with the tool. Now, a new legislative battle is waging in the state of Georgia. The debate involves virtual cards and their use by insurers to pay healthcare providers. The rules become effective Jan.

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COVID-19 Sees More Online Grocers Accept EBT SNAP Payments For Food

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Online grocers are increasingly allowing underprivileged consumers to use EBT payments (the modern equivalent of food stamps) at a time when the pandemic has made going to the store too risky for many shoppers. The move by the two companies is just the latest initiative in a growing trend of EBT acceptance for online grocery shoppers.

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FLEETCOR: FTC Allegations ‘Without Merit’

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a suit against Georgia fuel card firm FLEETCOR , alleging that it bilked customers out of millions of dollars in hidden fees, a charge the company denies, according to reports on Monday (Jan. The firm does business under its own “Fuelman” brand, as well as through co-branded cards. .

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Google Pay Now Supports Cards From 13 More US States

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Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, Google Pay has rolled out mobile support for cards from 13 U.S. Services like Google Pay must come to an agreement with a credit union or bank before they can support a consumer’s debit or credit card, 9to5Google reported. In December, Google Pay added about 30 new U.S.

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Six Countries Join Forces To Stop Cybercrime Network

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According to a report in Reuters , the Eastern European GozNym network, whose leader resides in Tbilisi, Georgia, sent phishing emails to install malware on more than 41,000 computers. Members of the group located in Bulgaria and Ukraine then took control of victims’ online bank accounts and stole money out of their accounts.

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Amazon’s Next Warehouse Will Specialize In Large Items

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Despite Amazon ‘s highly visible presence online, its network of warehouse and fulfillment centers that dot the globe is all but invisible — unless you know where to look. One of those places is just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, though what’s stored inside won’t be hard to spot.

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Walmart Pay Lands In Two More States

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The retailer announced yesterday (June 16) that the mobile payment service will expand to stores in Alabama and Georgia. This service allows a customer with any iOS or Android smartphone with a major credit card loaded on the app to pay at any checkout lane using the Walmart app.

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