Kansas Husband Who Robbed Bank to Avoid Wife Given Probation
A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kansas, bank so he could get away from his wife blamed his actions on depression.
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Did a Millionaire Fire His Bank Because It Did Not Validate Parking?
Next time a clerk looks down his nose at you, tell him about John Barrier and the Washington State bank.
Customer Liability for Chipped Card (EMV) Fraud
The introduction of the EMV "chip card" has led to misinformation that swiping chipped credit or debit cards leaves consumers liable for fraud.
Bounced Check Complaint
Rumor: Disgruntled customer writes caustic letter to his bank over a bounced check.
‘In God We Trust’ to be Removed from U.S. Currency
According to a hoax news story, the removal occurred at President Obama's behest.
Bank Charges from the Dead
Rumor: A bank attempted to collect credit card service charges from a dead customer.
Chase Bank Won’t Allow Cash Deposits?
Does Chase Bank not allow cash deposits made by non-account holders?
Check Fraud by Manipulating Routing Numbers
Forger steals money by manipulating ABA symbols on checks.
Zero Dollars Charge
Man battles a $0.00 charge that won't go away.
FDIC Insurance Pays Out Over 99 Years?
After a bank failure, does the FDIC have 99 years to pay back insured deposits?
Paid in Full
Can you discharge a debt by writing 'Paid in full' on your check?
Cash Cow
Did someone once write a check on the side of a cow?
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.