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TikTok Scam Drains $17 Million From New York ATMs
Fraud Attack // July 25, 2025

A viral cash-out scam linked to TikTok has drained $17 million from New York ATMs in under three days, exploiting city-issued youth jobs program cards, according to The New York Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

MoneyGram Settles New York Lawsuit Alleging Slow Money Transfers
Legal // June 16, 2025

MoneyGram will pay a penalty of $250,000 as part of a settlement with the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG), resolving a three-year-old lawsuit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

New York Bill Would Prohibit Retailers From Refusing Cash Payments
Cash // June 13, 2025

A bill that would prohibit food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash payments is on its way to the New York governor’s desk after being passed both houses of the state legislature. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

New York Sues Capital One, Pursuing Similar Case CFPB Dropped
Legal // May 14, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Capital One Wednesday (May 14), alleging the bank misled its customers about the existence of a savings account that provided higher interest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Meta, Klarna and Spotify Join Call for EU Regulations for AI

September 25, 2024
As European tech leaders urge regulatory clarity to stay competitive in artificial intelligence, New York lawmakers contemplate stricter controls, highlighting the global struggle to balance innovation and oversight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Will NY’s New Limits Herald the End of Credit Card Surcharges?

February 12, 2024
State by state, limit by limit, the age of credit card surcharges may be drawing to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

NY’s Fin Services Regulator Says Faster Money Movement Bears Closer Scrutiny

May 16, 2022
“We’re seeing financial services in places where we’ve not been not used to seeing financial services.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Is There A ‘Third Way’ For Uber and Other Gig-Economy Firms To Classify Workers?

August 11, 2020
For gig-economy companies, is it time to make way for the third way? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Quick Reads
New York DFS Reaches Settlements with 8 Auto Insurance Companies Over Alleged Cybersecurity Failures

October 14, 2025
Eight auto insurance companies will pay a collective total of $19 million in penalties to New York State for alleged violations of the Department of Financial Services’ cybersecurity regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

TikTok Scam Drains $17 Million From New York ATMs

July 25, 2025
A viral cash-out scam linked to TikTok has drained $17 million from New York ATMs in under three days, exploiting city-issued youth jobs program cards, according to The New York...

MoneyGram Settles New York Lawsuit Alleging Slow Money Transfers

June 16, 2025
MoneyGram will pay a penalty of $250,000 as part of a settlement with the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG), resolving a three-year-old lawsuit. Get the Full Story...

New York Bill Would Prohibit Retailers From Refusing Cash Payments

June 13, 2025
A bill that would prohibit food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash payments is on its way to the New York governor’s desk after being passed both...