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Inside the Kardashian-Jenners' controversial family fortune

Inside the Kardashian family's biggest business scandals
1. The Kardashian Kard flop
2. Khloé's not-so
3. Kylie Jenner stripped of billionaire status
4. Kylie Cosmetic's many controversies
5. Kendall's boozy business backfires
6. Kendall's Pepsi ad scandal
7. Kimono controversy
8. Kim's Covid controversy
9. Kim's business advice faces backlash
10. Met Gala mayhem
11. Kim's crypto controversy
12. Blac Chyna's lawsuit
13. Kylie is branded a climate criminal
14. Kim's private jet
15. Kylie's wild spending
16. Kourtney's baby shower scandal
17. Caitlyn Jenner might cut her daughters from her will
18. Kim's Balenciaga backlash
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1. The Kardashian Kard flop

One of the Kardashian family's earliest controversial business moves happened back in 2010 when Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé launched a credit card in partnership with Mastercard.

Creatively – or perhaps that should read "kreatively" – named the Kardashian Kard, it allowed users to access funds of up to $250,000 (£205k), encouraging them to spend well beyond their means.

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal slammed the card for targeting "financially unsophisticated" young women, while its exorbitant user fees were also a point of contention among critics.

It cost $99.95 (£82) just to obtain the card, with an additional $5 (£4) monthly fee. Other hidden charges included small fees for every cash deposit and transaction made with the card, as well as a charge for contacting customer service.

Unsurprisingly, a mere 250 people signed up for the Kardashian Kard, leading to its embarrassing removal from the market within just one month of its launch.

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Danielle McAdam

02 January 2024

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