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An 89-year-old man was beaten and robbed near a Capital One bank in Jamaica, Queens, on Thursday. The suspect allegedly shoved and kicked the victim to the ground.

A 84-year-old woman lost $30,000 from her bank accounts after thieves exploited weak security practices, including the absence of mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA). The attackers used stolen passwords from a data breach and created spam filters to block alerts, while financial institutions initially doubted the theft was fraudulent.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking Eric Trump to confirm if his family will resume legal action against Capital One over allegations it de-banked family-linked accounts. The inquiry follows prior claims about the bank's actions against the Trump family's financial accounts.

A person experienced an email bombing and identity theft, with unauthorized loan applications submitted in their name. They took immediate steps to secure accounts, freeze credit, and contact financial institutions to mitigate damage. A credit freeze later blocked a fraudulent personal loan application.

Sara Perelli-Minetti, founder of Hellos & Goodbyes, advises job seekers to use live calls to gather context about job offers and follow up with written negotiations. She emphasizes avoiding phone acceptance without full details, asking specific questions about salary ranges and bonuses, and clarifying equity compensation terms.

Trump has named Brian Johnson as the CFPB’s newest permanent director, pending Senate confirmation. Johnson previously worked at Patomak Global Partners and was a senior executive at Capital One before leaving the CFPB in 2020.

Discover is discontinuing new applications for the Discover it® Secured Credit Card, which combined credit-building features with cashback rewards. Applications closed on June 2, 2026, and alternatives like the Discover it® Student Cash Back and Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card are highlighted for consumers seeking similar options.

OpenAI is introducing a new feature to allow users to connect their bank accounts to ChatGPT via Plaid, a platform used by 12,000 financial institutions. This will enable users to get personalized finance advice and tips. The move aims to help over 200 million people who visit ChatGPT every month with finance-related questions.

Capital One has filed a lawsuit against unknown defendants for trademark infringement, alleging they use automated calls posing as bank representatives. The lawsuit claims the defendants are operating a scam campaign. Capital One is seeking to stop the alleged scam

Median car payments have increased from $390 to $525 since 2019, but data from Capital One suggests stability in vehicle costs compared to income. This stability is a positive sign for the auto lending industry. Despite high vehicle prices and long loan terms, one of the nation's largest auto lenders remains unworried.

Capital One has agreed to a $425 million settlement following a Virginia Court's approval of a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that the company failed to adjust interest rates on its 360 Savings account, leading to the financial penalty.

A judge approved a $425 million settlement involving Capital One over allegations that the company paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product. The case centered on claims of unfair interest rate practices.