| Volume 141 Number 58 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
“I’m calling from [pick any bank]. Someone’s been using your debit card ending in 2345 at [pick any retailer]. I’ll need to verify your Social Security number — which ends in 8190, right? — and full debit card information so we can stop this unauthorized activity...” So the caller ID shows the name of your bank. And the caller knows some of your personal details. Does that mean it’s legit? No. It’s a scam — and scammers are counting on the call being so unsettling that you might not stop to check your bank statement. Click here for more.
Amazon Offers Free Holiday Shipping on Everything and to Everybody
Amazon’s not shy when it comes to marketing volleys, and it may have just thrown out its biggest yet. This holiday season, the online shopping giant is offering free shipping to everyone – not just Prime customers – and without a required minimum purchase. Starting Monday, Amazon’s free shipping deal promises delivery “in time for the Christmas holiday,” according to a company press release. Click here for more.
Your Money
The holiday season is approaching, and for many Americans, that means planning out their holiday spending. The informal start to holiday shopping arrives just days after Halloween ends, and now is the time to start preparing to get the most value for your holiday shopping spree. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
FACTA class settlement upheld. The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a class settlement where the defendant allegedly violated the federal Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) by printing point-of-sale credit card receipts that included more than the last five digits of the card number. Over objections, the court held that the named plaintiff had Spokeo standing. The court also awarded one-third of the settlement as attorney’s fees, finding a lodestar analysis was not required. Muransky v. Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. Click here for more.