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 TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Chick-fil-A Pay a $17 Starting Wage?
Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Are These Trump Supporters Wearing ‘Racist Bitch’ T-Shirts?
Doctored images are frequently used to market genuine T-shirts for sale.