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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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.