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Beware: New Jury Duty and PayPal Scams Target Wisconsinites in September

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MILWAUKEE — A troubling new scheme has emerged in Wisconsin, preying on residents by claiming they have missed mandatory jury duty. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officials to lure victims into making payments for fines that do not exist. This latest iteration builds on a longstanding fraud tactic. Victims receive messages through text or phone calls, telling them they need to resolve an alleged jury duty infraction. According to Michelle Reinen, administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, victims are directed to counterfeit websites, where they are tricked into providing sensitive financial information. … Read more

Dutchies Wins the PayPal Best Starter Award at the Prestigious Shopping Awards 2024

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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – The Dutch Shopping Awards, one of the most prestigious ecommerce award shows in the Netherlands, took place last night for the 23rd time. This year’s event celebrated the achievements of various online stores and recognized the top performers in the industry. Notably, Dutchies, a new online shop specializing in handmade leather phone cases and bags, emerged as the winner of the coveted PayPal Best Starter Award. The Shopping Awards have become a well-known ceremony within the ecommerce sector in the Netherlands, honoring excellence and innovation. In addition to the PayPal Best Starter … Read more

Mass Torts Settlements Embrace Digital Payments, PayPal Preferred by Class Members

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Charleston, South Carolina – In a dramatic shift, an increasing number of class members and plaintiffs involved in class action and mass tort settlements are opting for digital payments instead of traditional check payments. According to a recent report titled “Digital Payments in Class Actions and Mass Torts,” 170 settlements in 2022 utilized digital payment methods, compared to only two settlements in 2019. The report analyzed 267 settlements from 2019 to 2022, which were distributed by Digital Disbursements, a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank. Jeff Richardson, the co-founder and CEO of Digital Disbursements, highlighted the … Read more