Walmart illegally opened high-fee bank accounts for 1m workers

Walmart illegally opened a bank account for each of more than 1m delivery drivers without their knowledge or consent, then forced them to use them to receive deposits—harvesting more than $10m in junk fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing the company on their behalf. — Read the rest The post Walmart illegally opened high-fee bank accounts for 1m workers appeared first on Boing Boing.

Jan 14, 2025 - 15:27
Walmart illegally opened high-fee bank accounts for 1m workers
Man sues walmart

Walmart illegally opened a bank account for each of more than 1m delivery drivers without their knowledge or consent, then forced them to use them to receive deposits—harvesting more than $10m in junk fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing the company on their behalf. — Read the rest

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