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Guarding Your Checks: How Check-Washing Fraud Is Rising and How to Protect Yourself
personal-finance24 days ago

Guarding Your Checks: How Check-Washing Fraud Is Rising and How to Protect Yourself

Check-washing is a rising, low-tech form of fraud where criminals chemically erase a recipient’s name and dollar amount from mailed checks and rewrite them for themselves. A California couple lost about $12,000 and were reimbursed by Chase, highlighting how difficult it can be to recover stolen funds. The piece urges abandoning or limiting paper checks in favor of safer payment methods and following FBI/Postal Service guidance to protect against check fraud, including safer payment options, vigilant mail handling, and monitoring bank activity.

via The Washington Post|
#check-washing#fraud#payment-methods
Top Online Casinos and Gambling Sites to Watch in 2025
gaming1 year ago

Top Online Casinos and Gambling Sites to Watch in 2025

Bovada Casino is highlighted as the top online casino for poker in the U.S. in June 2025, offering a wide variety of games, mobile access, secure banking options, and excellent customer support. The article also reviews other top casinos, bonus offers, game types, and safety tips, emphasizing the importance of licensing, game fairness, and responsible gambling tools for a safe and enjoyable online gambling experience.

via Cincinnati CityBeat|
#bonuses#gaming#online-casinos
"Cash Discounts Surge 60% Since 2015: Potential Savings Revealed"
personal-finance2 years ago

"Cash Discounts Surge 60% Since 2015: Potential Savings Revealed"

Cash discounts are becoming more common, with a 60% increase since 2015, though they still account for only 3% of cash payments. These discounts typically range from 2% to 4%, potentially exceeding credit card rewards. Businesses offer cash incentives to avoid credit card processing fees, which are 2% to 4% per transaction. While credit cards offer fraud protection and ease of tracking expenses, paying with cash or debit cards can save money, especially when surcharges are applied to credit card transactions.

via CNBC|
#cash-discounts#consumer-savings#credit-cards
"Understanding Gen Z's Bar-Tab Habits: Bridging the Cultural Gap"
culture2 years ago

"Understanding Gen Z's Bar-Tab Habits: Bridging the Cultural Gap"

A tweet criticizing Gen Z for paying with credit cards and closing out on every round at bars has sparked a debate about bar-tab etiquette across different countries. While some Americans find it unusual, others argue that it is common practice in many parts of the world. TikToker Haley Horton, who has lived in the UK, explained that paying for drinks after each order is how it's done everywhere else. Bar tabs are more common in the US, while in Europe, customers often pay in the moment or receive a check at the end of the evening. The discussion highlights cultural differences and has become a topic of discourse on social media.

via Insider|
#bar-etiquette#cultural-differences#culture
Mackinac Bridge Ends Acceptance of Canadian Cash for Tolls
business3 years ago

Mackinac Bridge Ends Acceptance of Canadian Cash for Tolls

The Mackinac Bridge Authority in Michigan has announced that it will no longer accept Canadian cash for toll payments starting in October. The decision is due to the unattractive exchange rate and the cumbersome processing operation involved. The authority charges $8 Canadian for the $4 U.S. toll, and the current exchange rate is $1 Canadian for about $0.76 U.S. As a result, most travelers already prefer to pay using cards rather than cash. The authority generates significantly more revenue in U.S. currency compared to Canadian cash, and the toll for Canadian cash is higher due to the exchange process.

via Detroit Free Press|
#business#canadian-cash#exchange-rate
Protect Your Finances: Ditch Outdated Payment Methods to Prevent Bank Account Theft
personal-finance3 years ago

Protect Your Finances: Ditch Outdated Payment Methods to Prevent Bank Account Theft

Check fraud tied to mail theft is on the rise nationwide, with thieves targeting government relief checks during the pandemic. The U.S. Postal Service is vulnerable, and thieves who intercept checks can change the amount and drain funds from bank accounts. To protect yourself, use payment alternatives like online options or electronic payment apps, and consider using credit cards for transactions. If you must send a check, take precautions such as using a secure envelope, sending it directly to the post office, and using a black gel ink pen. If a check goes awry, contact your bank immediately, file a police report, and monitor your credit reports for any suspicious activity.

via MarketWatch|
#banking#check-fraud#financial-security
technology3 years ago

Spotify Ends App Store Payment Option for Subscribers

Spotify is no longer accepting payments set up through Apple's App Store as a form of payment for its Premium service. Users who subscribed through Apple's in-app purchase system will be switched to the Free, ad-supported tier at the end of their current billing cycle. This change is likely due to Apple's 30% commission on in-app purchases, which resulted in Spotify users being charged an extra $3 per month. Users can now subscribe to Spotify Premium using a credit card or PayPal.

via Engadget|
#app-store#apple#in-app-purchases
Google Wallet app gets a sleek new look with redesign.
technology3 years ago

Google Wallet app gets a sleek new look with redesign.

Google Wallet is undergoing a compact-focused redesign that removes unnecessary space and allows for quicker access to stored payment methods. The carousel has been tweaked to show cards one behind another with an NFC symbol and bank name, and the empty space below the carousel has been removed. The redesign is not yet widely rolled out and comes as Google Wallet prepares to support ID cards, digital car keys, and transit passes.

via 9to5Google|
#digital-car-keys#google-wallet#payment-methods