Cash App

A person selling items on Facebook Marketplace received a suspicious inquiry from someone claiming his sister was interested. The potential buyer suggested non-cash payment methods like Zelle or Cash App, which raised suspicion since the seller only accepts cash. Concerns were noted about slow response times and observing that many followers on the brother's profile appeared to be bots.

Jamar Propst and Tosha Lewis were charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of conspiracy for allegedly killing Raheim Murray and Carla Murray in their Morganton home. The arrests stemmed from an investigation suggesting the motive was an inheritance of $75,000 belonging to Carla Murray. Following the alleged murders, Propst and Lewis reportedly cleaned up the house, moved the bodies into a Buick, and then lived at the residence.

Scammers are exploiting OnlyFans creators by using deepfake AI tools to impersonate them online, often creating fake accounts on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat. The scammers deceive fans into paying for exclusive content via Cash App before blocking them. The problem of enforcement persists because domestic laws struggle to regulate stolen material hosted on overseas sites.

A person, referred to as a 'paypig,' sent money via digital check and pressured the poster into donating a portion of it to a church using Cash App. After encountering lies and threats from this individual, the submitted funds were temporarily held by the bank due to risk evaluation detecting potential issues with the check's payment status.

Block raised its 2026 outlook following better-than-expected results driven by Cash App and Square. The company stated it expanded AI usage across software engineering.

Block raised its 2026 outlook due to a strong quarter driven by Cash App and Square, which delivered better-than-expected results. The company expanded its use of AI across software engineering.

Block’s bitcoin gross profit declined 31% due to Cash App fee cuts, but the company raised its 2026 gross profit forecast to $12.51 billion following record adjusted operating income.

Block Inc. raised its annual profit guidance following better-than-expected quarterly results driven by growth in its Square and Cash App businesses.

A Redford Township woman lost $1,800 to phone scammers posing as cleaning service clients. The scammers, contacting her via Nextdoor, convinced April Salas to transfer money through digital payment apps, leading to a financial loss with no recovery expected.

The user received a scam call from someone impersonating Wells Fargo's fraud department, leading them to transfer $6,000 via CashApp to a Bancorp Bank-linked account. They now seek help recovering the funds and have reported the incident to Wells Fargo, Cash App, police, FBI, FTC, and CFPB.

Michelle Francine Edwards faces federal charges for making bomb threat calls to Mississippi government offices using blocked numbers. The threats prompted building lockdowns and bomb sweeps, with investigators linking the calls to Edwards through phone records and cell tower data. The incidents occurred following the death of Nolan Wells.

The article highlights three tactics to deter scammers when rehoming animals online: requiring cash payments, insisting on meet-and-greets, and asking detailed questions. The author shares these strategies to avoid scams and emphasizes that legitimate buyers typically accommodate these precautions.

A seller on Facebook Marketplace reported being scammed after a buyer filed a dispute for undelivered shoes, despite evidence showing the item was shipped and delivered. The seller provided USPS tracking confirmation but lost the dispute, resulting in a refund to the buyer. The buyer later sent a suspicious link and refused to resolve the issue.

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) launched an invite-only financial service called X Money, offering a 6% yield on deposits, 3% cashback on purchases, and real-time money transfers via a Visa debit card. The service uses Cross River Bank's infrastructure and requires a $1,000 deposit and X's premium subscription to access the full yield.

Elon Musk's X launched X Money, an invite-only financial service offering a Visa debit card, 6% yield on deposits, and real-time money transfers. The service uses Cross River Bank's infrastructure and is available to X's paying members, requiring a $1,000 deposit and $8 monthly premium to access the 6% yield.

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) launched an invite-only financial service called X Money, offering real-time money transfers, a 6% yield on deposits, and a Visa debit card. The service uses Cross River Bank's infrastructure and is available to X's paying members, requiring a $1,000 deposit to earn the 6% yield. X aims to compete with peer-to-peer services like PayPal's Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App.

A civil lawsuit against Nima Momeni, convicted of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee, and his family has advanced past a demurrer. The Lee family alleges Momeni's family aided and conspired in the crime and also sued a condo complex and security company for releasing Lee's final moments to media.

The user reports frequent phishing attempts via text from Cash App and Venmo, including 6-digit codes sent every 12-18 hours, raising concerns about account takeover risks. They have already implemented a 4-digit passcode for Venmo but lack a Cash App account, highlighting ongoing struggles with spam and unauthorized access attempts.

A person fell victim to a bank impersonation scam, losing $5,000 after providing a verification code and debit card information during a fake fraud investigation. They contacted their bank, froze credit, and are seeking advice on recovery steps.

A Richmond woman lost over $2,000 to a Cash App imposter scam. She hopes her story will help protect others from similar fraud.

A scam involving Instagram and Cash App is being reported, where a person requests a screenshot of a user's $100+ Cash App balance in exchange for a promised lump sum to be split 50/50. The scammer is asking victims to share sensitive financial information under the guise of a financial opportunity.

A business owner received a text about a Venmo deposit for a service, but later encountered a scammer with an African accent who requested screen sharing, Cash App verification, and Bitcoin purchases. The victim ended the call after realizing the scam.

Nashville police used a drone to capture two suspects during an active robbery, with footage showing one suspect brandishing a box cutter. Both Antonio Crews and Donavon Steele were arrested, and the drone is part of the department’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot program.

Nima Momeni’s sentencing for murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee has been delayed again as his defense alleges a racially biased trial. He was found guilty in December 2024.

A San Francisco Superior Court judge advanced claims of racial bias in the appeal of Nima Momeni, a tech worker convicted of murdering CashApp founder Bob Lee in 2023. The judge allowed claims about the prosecution's dehumanizing language and ethnic references to proceed to an evidentiary hearing, while dismissing others. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for August 14.

Cash App's parent company, Block, Inc., agreed to a $45 million multistate settlement to resolve allegations of inadequate fraud prevention and misleading users about security. Virginia, part of the 46-state settlement, will receive approximately $845,500, which will be used for consumer protection efforts or other permitted purposes under state law.

Cash App parent company Block agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 states over allegations of inadequate fraud protection and customer support. The settlement resolves claims that the company failed to secure user funds and misled customers about security risks.

A user received $63 from HTECORG.com after completing a training session and was later asked to deposit an additional $39 into their account. The user is uncertain if this is a scam despite receiving real money, as attempts to contact the legitimate HTEC company went unanswered.

A suspicious Instagram ad promotes earning money by scrolling, requiring users to add a GravyPass card to Apple Wallet. The scheme claims users can earn $70 hourly and cash out via PayPal, Cash App, or Venmo, but features red flags like fake reviews and urgency tactics.

A Discord user in the US scammed the author and at least two others by selling a PlayStation 5 for $225 via Cash App and then refusing to deliver the item. The scammer, who was part of a music community, provided public information including his name, address, and university but later blocked victims and left the server.

The New York Attorney General alleges that Cash App exposed vulnerable users to rampant fraud. Under a new settlement, Cash App's parent company will pay millions to New York, New Jersey, and other states.

A 22-year-old college student fell victim to a scam while selling an item on Facebook Marketplace. The scammer used fake Zelle and PayPal payment claims, requested money for account upgrades, and sent fraudulent mobile checks, leading the victim to send over $1,600 via Cash App, Bitcoin, and bank transfers before realizing the fraud.

Michigan will receive $936,540 from a $45 million multi-state settlement with Block, the parent company of Cash App, over allegations of misleading users about the app's safety and inadequate fraud protection. The settlement addresses practices such as a fast sign-up process that enabled fraud and a lack of customer support, which led to scams targeting users.

Several states, including Tennessee, have settled with Block (owner of Cash App) over allegations of misleading users about fraud protection and lacking phone support until 2021. Block will pay $45 million and up to $120 million in victim compensation, while improving customer service practices.

Louisiana will receive $557,086.81 from a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc. (Cash App) over allegations the company misled users about platform safety, failed to protect against fraud, and inadequately addressed scamming risks. The settlement, led by Oregon and Texas, resolves claims that Cash App's weak security and policies exposed users to fraud, including fake customer service lines and vulnerable promotions like Cash App Fridays.

Vermont will receive $1.3 million from a multistate settlement with Cash App's parent company Block over allegations the platform failed to protect users from fraud and misled them about security. The $45 million total settlement across 46 states follows a federal $175 million agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over similar claims.

Cash App, operated by Block, Inc., agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 state attorneys general over inadequate account security, deceptive marketing of FDIC insurance, and promotions that facilitated fraud. The states alleged the company delayed implementing customer support until 2021, allowed fake help lines to proliferate, and misled users about safety features.

Cash App’s parent company, Block, agreed to a $45 million multistate settlement over allegations of misleading users about the app’s safety and failing to protect them from fraud. Minnesota will receive approximately $639,000 (1.5% of the settlement), with the company committing to improved customer support and up to $120 million in consumer restitution through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

A scam text mimicking a child's emergency plea ('Hi mom') uses believable scenarios like dropping a phone in a sink to trick parents into texting a new number. Scammers avoid obvious demands for money initially but may later request funds or sensitive information through platforms like Zelle or Venmo.

The individual recovered most of their money (~$1,000) from a Cash App scam but remains out $295 from Apple gift card payments. Apple refused to assist with the loss after their account was hacked. The person acknowledges their luck in recovering most funds and emphasizes the difficulty others face in scam recovery.