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How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App
Business
Mike Tyson's ear-shaped edibles can't be sold in Colorado
A Colorado law passed in 2016 prohibits the sale of human-shaped edibles. That includes body parts like ears, state regulators told VERIFY.
Economy
No, there isn’t a limit to how many times the Federal Reserve can adjust interest rates
The Federal Reserve can raise rates as many times as needed in an effort to help solve problems that the U.S. economy faces, such as inflation, experts told VERIFY.
Money
The claim that hospitals are legally required to provide an itemized bill upon request needs context
A viral social media video claims hospitals are required to provide an itemized bill upon request. But this requirement varies from state to state and by hospital.
Money
Yes, the Credit Karma settlement is real, but not all users will be eligible for a refund
The money will be paid to those misled about the pre-approval process and whose credit scores may have dropped.
Money
No, there is no federal law that requires businesses to accept cash
There is no federal law mandating that a private business accept cash as payment for goods or services, as some social media posts claim.
National
Support for labor unions has increased, but union membership is at an all-time low
A new poll shows more Americans support labor unions than have in decades. But data also shows union membership remains at historic lows.
National
Support for labor unions has increased, but union membership is at an all-time low
A new poll shows more Americans support labor unions than have in decades. But data shows union membership remains at historic lows.
Money
Comparing PPP loan forgiveness to student debt relief
Posts online claimed the average forgiven PPP loan is much higher than the maximum student loan forgiveness amount. That’s true – the difference is more than $50K.
Money
Facebook class action privacy lawsuit is legit
A viewer asked us if an email about a class-action settlement with Facebook is real. We can VERIFY it is. Here’s how to know if you qualify for payment.
Business
Four ways to avoid employment scams
Millions of Americans fall victim to job scams each year. Here are some ways to identify and avoid online employment scams during the hiring process.
Money
Some electric vehicles ineligible for $7,500 tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Business
Mike Tyson's ear-shaped edibles can't be sold in Colorado
A Colorado law passed in 2016 prohibits the sale of human-shaped edibles. That includes body parts like ears, state regulators told VERIFY.
Economy
No, there isn’t a limit to how many times the Federal Reserve can adjust interest rates
The Federal Reserve can raise rates as many times as needed in an effort to help solve problems that the U.S. economy faces, such as inflation, experts told VERIFY.
Money
The claim that hospitals are legally required to provide an itemized bill upon request needs context
A viral social media video claims hospitals are required to provide an itemized bill upon request. But this requirement varies from state to state and by hospital.
Money
Yes, the Credit Karma settlement is real, but not all users will be eligible for a refund
The money will be paid to those misled about the pre-approval process and whose credit scores may have dropped.
Money
No, there is no federal law that requires businesses to accept cash
There is no federal law mandating that a private business accept cash as payment for goods or services, as some social media posts claim.
National
Support for labor unions has increased, but union membership is at an all-time low
A new poll shows more Americans support labor unions than have in decades. But data also shows union membership remains at historic lows.
National
Support for labor unions has increased, but union membership is at an all-time low
A new poll shows more Americans support labor unions than have in decades. But data shows union membership remains at historic lows.
Money
Comparing PPP loan forgiveness to student debt relief
Posts online claimed the average forgiven PPP loan is much higher than the maximum student loan forgiveness amount. That’s true – the difference is more than $50K.
Money
Facebook class action privacy lawsuit is legit
A viewer asked us if an email about a class-action settlement with Facebook is real. We can VERIFY it is. Here’s how to know if you qualify for payment.
Business
Four ways to avoid employment scams
Millions of Americans fall victim to job scams each year. Here are some ways to identify and avoid online employment scams during the hiring process.
Money
Some electric vehicles ineligible for $7,500 tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
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