'I have no money': Thousands of Americans see their savings vanish in Synapse fintech crisis
CNBC spoke to a dozen customers caught in the Synapse fintech predicament, people who are owed sums ranging from $7,000 to well over $200,000.
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Not trying to victim blame here as best I can, but why on earth would you use a bank that isn't a bank that relies on other banks to pretend to be a bank? Just use a bank. Not Wells Fargo.
I see commercials for these things and they just seem like scams. Payday loan levels of bullshittery.
And even if you do, why on earth would you keep your money there when they lay off half their staff (more than a year ago) and then file for bankruptcy (more than 6 months ago)?
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Okay, is anyone going to jail, or are they just going to walk away Scott free with everyone's money?
There is a group for the victims trying to get their money back but don't hold your breath waiting for justice.
I've seen that movie! Fun with Dick and Jane. Great movie!
Most people don't follow news like that.
credulity. Here in the US we are well insulated from financial scammers, with the exception of fintech. When the average consumer sees FDIC they assume they are covered. Insane that $50m has evaporated. Fintech bros are the worst.
Wait, they advertised as FDIC insured and weren't?
Yeah. Said the money was in FDIC banks. Maybe it was, for a minute.
Okay, that's a crime. Someone better go to prison.
They stole from the non-wealthy. Slap on the wrist, if anything.
Sad but true. Queue Metallica solo.
... And Justice For All
Don't tread on me!
