Cash App parent settles states' probe over fraud protections for $45 million
Block, the parent company of Cash App, will pay $45 million to settle a multi-state probe into fraud protections and misleading practices.
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Block, the parent company of Cash App, has reached a $45 million settlement following a probe by several states regarding fraud protections and misleading practices. The settlement involves multiple jurisdictions, including Oregon, Michigan, and Utah.
Coverage from Reuters, Forbes, and local outlets like KATU and WDIV Local 4 emphasizes the distribution of funds, noting that Oregon will receive $3 million and Michigan nearly $1 million. Forbes further highlights that states intervened in the matter while characterizing the CFPB's actions as withering.
Future developments will center on the distribution of the multimillion-dollar settlement among the participating states.
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Quick answers
How much is the total settlement amount?
The total settlement with the states' probe is $45 million.
Which states are mentioned as receiving funds?
Oregon is set to receive $3 million, while Michigan will receive nearly $1 million. Utah is also noted as part of the settlement.
What was the focus of the investigation?
The probe centered on fraud protections and misleading practices associated with Cash App.
Coverage (7)
- Alabama part of $45 million multistate settlement with Cash App parent company Block WBRC · 1d ago
- Cash App owner Block Inc. hit with $21.8M in Washington settlements over fraud claims KOMO · 1d ago
- Oregon to receive $3 million in settlement with Cash App parent company over fraud claims KATU · 1d ago
- Jack Dorsey’s Block To Pay $45 Million Fine As States Step In For Withering CFPB Forbes · 1d ago
- Michigan to get nearly $1M in multimillion-dollar settlement over misleading practices on Cash App ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 1d ago
- Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App KSL.com · 1d ago
- Cash App parent settles states' probe over fraud protections for $45 million Reuters · 1d ago
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