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Michael Avenatti Arrested For Bank, Wire Fraud

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Attorney Michael Avenatti has been charged in two federal cases with wire and bank fraud, as well as allegedly attempting to extort more than $20 million from Nike. He is also charged with supposedly defrauding a bank through fake tax returns. who coached a team called California Supreme.

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Stripe Acquires Bouncer To Integrate Card Authentication Into Its Fraud Detection Platform

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The company’s team and technology will be integrated into Stripe Radar, its anti-fraud platform. Bouncer : California-based Bouncer is a card-scanning and risk detection technology platform that identifies fraudulent transactions by running automated card authentications. WHO ARE THE PARTIES TO THE DEAL? Want the full post?

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California unemployment benefits guide

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California unemployment benefits could help to see you through until your next job arrives. But signing up for California unemployment benefits can seem like a job in and of itself. In 2020, California unemployment benefits were critical for many people. In May 2020, for example, California's unemployment rate was 16.3%.

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Bitcoin Daily: Gemcoin Founder Pleads Guilty In $147M Fraud Case; Dubliner Forfeits $67.6M In Bitcoin As Part Of Drug Case

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Steve Chen, the mastermind behind a $147 million gemcoin fraud from 2013 to 2015, pleaded guilty of his crimes of tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, reported on Wednesday (Feb. The 62-year-old California resident will face a minimum of a decade in prison, according to the Department of Justice.

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BEC Attacks Surge As Fraudsters Eye Pandemic Opportunity

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Wirecard continues to dominate the headlines in the realm of corporate fraud thanks to $2 billion missing from the company’s books, but it’s not the only company at the center of questionable activity. 34 percent of furloughed employees were asked to commit furlough fraud , according to a survey from U.K.-based

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Wealthfront FinTech Rolls Out Debit Account Capability

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The Palo Alto, California startup said the no-fee account is the company’s latest move to build a next-generation banking service that is branchless, automated and optimizes every dollar. Wealthfront , the online investment service firm, has added checking features to its app.

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How fraudsters target different generations

Independent Banker

Financial fraud and cyber attacks aren’t a one-age-fits-all scenario. Community banks can find ways to mitigate age-related fraud through technology, as well as by educating their customers of their particular risks. Reports about fraud losses: Millennials vs. people 40+. How to minimize age-related fraud.

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