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Varo Achieves Milestone As First Consumer FinTech To Get National Charter

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Colin Walsh got lots of laughs five years ago when he talked of his intention to launch a financial technology (FinTech) startup. the San Francisco-based online bank, had the last laugh. Since then, the skepticism has evaporated and the CEO of Varo Money Inc. , which had housed them, the news service reported. million.

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Banks Fight Back Against ‘Fake Grandchild’ Scammers Who Target Seniors

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Sure, younger consumers justifiably get a lot of attention in the worlds of payments and commerce, given their earnings and earning potential, and their willingness to adopt new retail and financial technology. The ongoing rise of online retail also presents opportunities for criminals — especially when combined with a target’s vanity.

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