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Ohio Lottery Makes A New Bet on Mobile

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But playing and delivery methods keep changing, with Ohio of all places — no offense to the Buckeye State, home to multiple presidents and the Wright Brothers’ aerodynamic innovations — accounting for some of the latest developments. .” Gambling of all types is moving further into the digital realm.

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Data Breaches Impact Unemployment Benefit Applicants In Four States

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Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois and Ohio have warned tens of thousands of residents who have applied online for unemployment benefits due to COVID-19 of possible data breaches that could have exposed names, addresses and Social Security numbers. Protech Solutions Inc.,

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Does KBA Have A Place In Online SMB Credit Checks?

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That does not mean older verification methods are obsolete, however: Many companies still rely on knowledge-based authentication (KBA) methods like passwords or security questions, even in areas like business lending — where stringent verification is crucial. Another form of identity security is biometrics.

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The Struggles Of Crafting Digital Disbursements For University Students

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academic institutions are legally required to offer check refunds to students, despite the option’s well-documented security weaknesses. However, universities can make digital disbursements easier to access and more appealing for students, Sherry Rossiter, bursar at Ohio University , told PYMNTS in a recent interview. “We

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Huntington Now Offers Real-Time Payments For Consumers, SMBs

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Through using the RTP network, the Columbus, Ohio-based company will be able to offer receipts and better communication options for payers and payees, including messaging, for both consumer and business customers, the release states. .

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FTC To Return Close To $20 Million To Scam Victims

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27) it will return close to $20 million to more than 145,000 consumers around the country who were victimized by One Technologies and its two partner companies in an online scheme that lured consumers with “free” access to their credit scores and then billed them a recurring $29.95 The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday (Sept.

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The Limited Brand’s Days Could Be Limited

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28, the Limited brand filed a WARN notice with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, which included a statement that “a mass layoff” — up to 248 employees — will occur and that its headquarters may be closing in New Albany, Ohio. The letter was also sent to the company’s employees.

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