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Kardashian Kard Killed

By April MacIntyre Nov 30, 2010, 4:40 GMT

Selling Shape Ups now- Khloe Kardashian and Kim Kardashian - Skechers Shape-Ups Press Conference to Announce a Global Partnership with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner - Beverly Wilshire Hotel - Beverly Hills, CA, USA © C2C / Todd Duffey / PR Photos

The Kardashians are a big blended family in Calabasas running a retail empire and starring in reality hit series, "Keeping Up With The Kardashians."

Kim Kardashian, who hit the big time with her leaked porn tape with Brandy Norwood's brother Ray J, once was a side kick of Paris Hilton, now considered tabloid roadkill.

Kardashian's latest business venture, their debit "Kard" has ended over allegations of consumer rip offs.

ABC news reported that the Minnesota lender halted sales of a prepaid debit card featuring an image of the Kardashian sisters, after Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal cried foul over the "outrageous" fees that unfairly targeted people who didn't understand the complex fees.

University National Bank said the 250 consumers who actually bought the "Kardashian Kard" since its November 9 launch may continue using it for 30 days, and would receive refunds of balances and up-front fees.

Blumenthal had complained on Friday that the debit card burdened fans of Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian's "lives of luxury and extravagance" with fees that could reach $100 a year, plus fees for ATM withdrawals, cancellations and talking with a phone operator.

ABC reports that the Kardashians' lawyer contacted Blumenthal's office, and the sisters "pulled out of the agreement allowing the bank to use their likenesses on the card."

"The Kardashians have worked extremely long and hard to create a positive public persona that appeals to everyone, particularly young adults," wrote the lawyer, Dennis Roach.

"Unfortunately, the negative spotlight turned on the Kardashians as a result of the Attorney General's comments and actions threatens everything for which they have worked."

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