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Chinese Social Media Startup Seeks Funds At $6B Valuation

PYMNTS

Chinese eCommerce and social media startup Xiaohongshu , also known as “Little Red Book,” wants to raise funds at a $6 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg. It was started in 2013 as a community online that would recommend eCommerce sites outside of China.

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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

Abrigo

A scam usually begins with online contact via social media or dating apps. Regularly reviewing and improving policies and procedures is essential to stay one step ahead of emerging threats. Educate customers and members: Provide educational opportunities for your community so they know when to say “no” to investment scams.

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Retail Group Fights Back Against Anti-Maskers

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Now there’s the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) asking for help with mandating mask guidance regulations to protect store personnel. Social media has been full of news of anti-maskers wrecking displays – and weeks ago, even attacking a store clerk because of regulations requiring them to mask up inside stores.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

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AI fraud challenges: How to guard against losses

Abrigo

AI fraud perpetrators can purchase someone’s personal information (name, address, phone number, and social security number) on the dark web, then call the unsuspecting victim, perhaps pretending to be a salesperson to get the victim talking.

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Retail Branding Comes Off The Back Burner

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Part of that communication and brand strategy must include social media, which too many retailers have de-emphasized. For example, Ray Carbonell, CEO of Qnary , a provider of executive reputation services, said for retail c-level leaders must focus on clear communication — internally and externally.

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Facebook Faces Billions In Possible GDPR Fines

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The impact of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) continues to take shape roughly five months after taking effect, and Facebook could be on the hook for billions of dollars in fines tied to a data breach of about 50 million user accounts. Crypto Regulations. community banks and small business lending.