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Bad Actors Emerge in PPP Lending – More Expected as Forgiveness Guidance Emerges

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Key Takeaways Like other federal relief programs, the PPP has become subject to fraud. The first federal charges of PPP loan fraud have been made – and they're unlikely to be the last. From 9/11 to Hurricane Sandy, and now, during COVID-19, federal relief funds aimed to help people rebuild after a disaster becomes subject to fraud.

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CFPB Sues Citizens Bank For Violating Truth In Lending Act

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District Court for the District of Rhode Island. The CFPB said that Citizens Bank neglected to follow the rules for years by failing to properly manage credit card disputes. It also failed to refund finance charges and fees in full after customers brought up legitimate disputes or fraud claims.

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Report: 80 Pct. Of NJ Gamblers Place Wagers Online

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Legislators in Rhode Island, for example, debated allowing mobile sports betting after extending it to casinos. com to invest in automated authentication processes, according to Russell Medley, 888’s director of fraud and risk management. In May, New Jersey surpassed Nevada for the first time.

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Gaming Disbursements, Fitness Studios, Georgia’s Reopening Top This Week’s News

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Two Men Charged In First US Case Of PPP Stimulus Fraud. Department of Justice said that two individuals were charged in Rhode Island with fraudulently pursuing loans through the PPP. The numbers from their Q1 reports, in addition to management commentary, emphasized two separate strategies.

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121 Of The Biggest, Costliest Startup Failures Of All Time

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And then there were some uncommon and more dramatic causes of failure, including: Financial fraud. Select VC Investors: Khosla Ventures, Alberta Investment Management Corporation, Artis Capital Management. Select VC Investors: Wellington Management, Otto Group. A most-wanted founder. via GreenTech Media. Company: KiOR.

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