Payment processor Verifone has issued a very public warning about the security of competitor Square’s card reader, stating that it could be used for credit card skimming.
Author: Rob Lewis
Fflap: Share Your Ebay Items On Facebook & Twitter
The NextWeb has taken a look at a newly launched tool for sharing your eBay items with your followers and friends on Twitter and Facebook.
Google Buys BeatThatQuote.com
There was quite a surprise announcement in the financial comparison site industry today with the news that Google has bought BeatThatQuote.com for £37.7m.
Consumers Eager For Instant Account Alerts
A survey of 400 bank account holders in both London and New York has found that consumers are eager for card issuers and financial institutions to increase the speed and the channels used for communications in the event of account irregularities.
Phone Scammers In Google Search Results
The Guardian has the details of another new telephone scam, this time involving the search results on Google and Premium Rate phone numbers.
“Windows Support” Scam Worsens
It appears there’s no end in sight for the Windows support scam that we reported on in the middle of last year.
Video: Relentless Bank Robber
Here’s a fascinating video of a bank robbery in progress in a Chinese bank, with a bank robber who just doesn’t know when to give up.
Car Insurance Price Index Calculator
Today’s ruling by the European Court of Justice to remove the discrimination between men and women when it comes to insurance has certainly caused a stir.
Crowdcube: Are You An Armchair Dragon?
If you fancy yourself as the next Peter Jones, Duncan Bannatyne or God-forbid, Deborah Meadon, then Crowdcube offers you the chance of becoming a “Dragon”, investing in start-up businesses.
Patent Suggests iPhone 5 Will Have “E-Wallet”
A recent patented granted to Apple seems to confirm that a future version of the iPhone (probably the iPhone 5) will have “E-Wallet” NFC functionality.