Reagor Dykes owner Bart Reagor indicted by U.S. for bank fraud
If convicted, he faces up to 90 years in prison and would be required to forfeit any property traceable to the alleged offense......»»
Another prison term in multimillion dollar ‘Ponzi-like" car export scheme
A top conspirator in a fraud and money-laundering scheme was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $3.5 million in restitution for his role in defrauding franchised dealerships and vehicle brokers......»»
Apple financial partner Green Dot slapped with millions in fines over hidden fees
Green Dot Bank, an Apple financial partner for Apple Cash and other services, has been fined $44 million by the Federal Reserve over its tax-preparation service. The penalty is unrelated to its role in any Apple services.Green Dot Bank is Apple's par.....»»
New Ally CEO Michael Rhodes says he"ll play to bank"s auto strength
Ally Financial's new CEO Michael Rhodes said during the second-quarter earnings call July 17 that he would continue to prioritize Ally strengths such as its auto business rather than "emerging opportunities.".....»»
Mercedes-Benz taps U.S. sales vet to lead market comeback
Bart Herring takes over as vice president of sales and product at Mercedes-Benz USA as of Aug. 1. He replaces Senol Bayrak, who is moving into a senior global sales operation role......»»
Fighting AI-powered synthetic ID fraud with AI
Aided by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence models, synthetic identity fraud has skyrocketed, and now accounts for a staggering 85% of all identity fraud cases. For security professionals, the challenge lies in staying one step ahead.....»»
Ally Q2 net income slips 11%; auto income down 19%
Ally Financial's net income fell 11 percent in the second quarter as the bank set aside more money in case of losses, experienced higher expenses and drew less net revenue from financing......»»
I have a new favorite portable battery bank for my kids to steal
You don't always need the biggest battery available — especially if it packs in a bunch of other really helpful features......»»
All four of Google’s Pixel 9 phones get lined up and shot (by regulators)
A taller Pixel Fold, a "small Pro" Pixel 9, and lots more early details. Enlarge / Now I'm going to show you a series of photos of Pixel Folds, and you just tell me if you recognize any of them from the bank earlier today, okay?.....»»
New study highlights the alarming rise of telephone fraud targeting older adults in the UK
A new study by the University of Portsmouth has revealed that older adults in the UK, particularly those over the age of 75, are experiencing an unprecedented number of attempted telephone frauds. The research is published in the journal Internationa.....»»
Restructuring middle managers—findings from a case study of a major bank
Middle managers play an important role in an organization undergoing structural change. They are the ones who must implement the changes, but conversely, as employees, they will be subject to the very changes they put in place. This can often put the.....»»
Deals: Apple’s current iPad 10 down at $319, Apple Pencil from $69, 13-inch M2 iPad Air $729, AirPods Pro 2, more
Today’s Apple deals are now up for grabs down below. We have a solid offer on the iPad 10th Gen for folks looking to score a casual current-generation Apple tablet without breaking the bank. That deal joins new all-time low pricing on the most affo.....»»
Peer review is essential for science. Unfortunately, it’s broken.
There's no incentive to fix the system, which was never designed to catch fraud anyway. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Rescuing Science: Restoring Trust in an Age of Doubt was the most difficult book I.....»»
CDK cyberattack and Hurricane Beryl: Texas dealerships weather a double blow
Keating Automotive Group in Texas faced the double disruptions of CDK cyberattacks and Hurricane Beryl. Said owner Bean Keating: "What other choice do you have other than to roll with the punches?".....»»
‘Hoodwinked’: Arkansas man suing Las Vegas dancer for $38.5M after alleged fraud scheme
‘Hoodwinked’: Arkansas man suing Las Vegas dancer for $38.5M after alleged fraud scheme.....»»
Looking for Bargains? Bank of America Suggests 3 Value Stocks to Consider
Looking for Bargains? Bank of America Suggests 3 Value Stocks to Consider.....»»
Telecoms companies now using scambaiting AI systems modelled on Lenny
A new breed of scambaiting AI systems are now being officially used by telecoms companies to protect their customers from fraud. The systems use more sophisticated versions of Lenny, a delightful simulation of a rambling old man keen to engage in len.....»»
Philips Hue bulbs randomly switching to 100% brightness; fix may take a week
A number of people have reported their Philips Hue bulbs suddenly switching to 100% brightness, seemingly randomly. Hue owner Signify says this is a problem related to Matter compatibility, and that the bug may take around a week to fix … m.....»»
The 2024 Motorola Razr phones are available for pre-order today!
If you’re looking for a new foldable phone that won’t break the bank, then the 2024 Motorola Razr phones are available for pre-order today. The post The 2024 Motorola Razr phones are available for pre-order today! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Car nicked from under nose of valet parking, AirTag saves the day
When valet parking failed to notice his car being stolen, and shopping mall security were useless, a Kuala Lumpur driver and his friends tracked down the thief with an AirTag.The recovered car (Source: owner Zach Khai Shin on Facebook)Often when a ca.....»»
Researchers discover a new form of scientific fraud: Uncovering "sneaked references"
A researcher working alone—apart from the world and the rest of the wider scientific community—is a classic yet misguided image. Research is, in reality, built on continuous exchange within the scientific community: First you understand the work.....»»