Event Brief
Knoxville business owner waits a year for Square pay
Filed: Jul 06, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: John Bradshaw says Square deactivated his account without releasing $1,500, prompting a CFPB complaint after nearly a year.
WHO: John Bradshaw, a small business owner
WHAT: Square allegedly deactivated Bradshaw’s account without releasing a $1,500 payment, leading him to file a complaint with the CFPB.
WHEN: Jul 06, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Square deactivated Bradshaw’s account without releasing the $1,500 payment.
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