CFPB sues Walmart, fintech partner for illegally opening accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Walmart and Branch Messenger Inc., claiming they required those in the Spark Driver program to be paid
Walmart, Branch Messenger sued accused of opening accounts in 1M drivers’ names
The federal government is suing Walmart and the fintech company Branch Messenger, accusing the companies of forcing employees to use specific accounts to access their pay and of opening the accounts on the employees’ behalf.
Walmart, fintech Branch sued for allegedly 'taking advantage' of over 1M delivery drivers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Walmart (WMT) and Branch for allegedly "taking advantage" of more than one million delivery drivers.
Walmart illegally opened bank accounts for 1 million drivers, lawsuit alleges
Walmart and fintech company Branch Messenger are being sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly forcing more than one million delivery workers to use expensive deposit accounts to access their paychecks.
CFPB sues Walmart for illegally opening bank accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Walmart and fintech company Branch Messenger for allegedly compelling over a million delivery workers to utilize costly deposit accounts to access their paychecks.
Walmart accused of illegally forcing over 1 million of its drivers it open bank accounts
Walmart called the lawsuit factually inaccurate and said the agency didn’t give the company a fair chance to present their case
Walmart Accused of Illegally Harvesting $10M in Fees From Driver Bank Accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has initiated legal action against Walmart, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, and the financial technology company Branch Messenger, accusing them of coercive practices that allegedly exploited over a million delivery drivers across the United States.
Walmart Ripped Off Its Own Drivers, Lawsuit Alleges
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued Walmart over the way it treats its "Spark Drivers." The lawsuit alleges that Walmart illegally opened bank accounts in the drivers' names by using their personal data—including Social Security numbers—without authorization,
US government sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over delivery driver 'junk fees'
A U.S. consumer finance watchdog is accusing Walmart and a workforce payments company of forcing more than a million delivery drivers into using accounts that cost them more than $10 million in junk fees.
CFPB Sues Walmart Over Unauthorized Bank Accounts for Delivery Drivers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and payroll service provider Branch Messenger, alleging they engaged in deceptive and abusive practices affecting gig workers.
US sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over payment accounts for delivery drivers
The lawsuit claims Walmart and Branch opened accounts and deposited drivers' pay without consent since 2021, highlighting ongoing CFPB actions against companies mishandling worker and consumer financial accounts.
Consumer protection board sues Walmart and fintech firm over gig-worker driver pay access
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Walmart and a financial technology firm, alleging they illegally forced ...
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CFPB sues Walmart and fintech over driver payment program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against Walmart and its fintech partner, Branch Messenger, over a ...
Financial Watchdog Alleges Walmart Forced Army of Gig-Worker Drivers to Receive Pay Through High-Fee Accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Walmart and the payments platform Branch Messenger in federal court in ...
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Walmart, fintech partner accused of illegally opening costly bank accounts for drivers
The CFPB said Walmart required the delivery drivers to use Branch Messenger, a fintech that offers workers deposit accounts and debit cards through their employers. Branch Messenger partners with ...
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US consumer bureau sues Walmart, fintech for illegally opening accounts
The CFPB said Walmart required the delivery drivers to use Branch Messenger, a fintech that offers workers deposit accounts and debit cards through their employers. Branch Messenger partners with ...
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Walmart illegally opened bank accounts for over 1 million drivers, CFPB alleges
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Walmart and fintech company Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing more than a million delivery workers to use expensive deposit accounts to access ...