Block, Inc. will pay $45 million to settle a 46-state investigation after Cash App failed to protect 59 million users from fraud through weak security and misleading practices. Block must now offer live support and properly handle fraud complaints.

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Block, Inc. agreed to pay $45 million to settle a 46-state investigation into Cash App's failure to protect 59 million users. The platform allowed fraud-prone account creation, lacked real customer support, and misled vulnerable users about fund safety. Block must now provide live support and properly investigate fraud complaints.

Millions Lost Money. Cash App Had No One to Call. Now 46 States Are Demanding Answers.

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