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Cash App owner Block to pay $45M to settle fraud protection claims by 46 states
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Chris Williams , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The settlement marks a resolution to the claims made by the 46 states regarding Block's handling of user protection and scam prevention. A settlement has been reached between Block, the parent company of Cash App, and 46 states.
A settlement has been reached between Block, the parent company of Cash App, and 46 states. The company will pay $45 million as part of the agreement.
The settlement stems from allegations that Block failed to provide adequate protection for its users against scams. As a result of the settlement, Block will also be improving its fraud prevention measures and customer support.
Further details about the settlement and the allegations against Block are available from the source, FOX 26 Houston. The settlement marks a resolution to the claims made by the 46 states regarding Block's handling of user protection and scam prevention.
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Category: business Published: July 10, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) Reading time: 1 min
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