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Block, owner of Cash App, to pay $45 million fine in multi-state settlement
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Block, the company behind Cash App, has agreed to pay a $45 million fine as part of a multi-state settlement. The settlement relates to deceptive practices on Cash App.
Coverage from various state-focused news outlets, including WDEL, Detroit Free Press, WGME, and KOLN, emphasizes that the settlement comes after states stepped in due to issues with Cash App. The $45 million fine will be distributed among the states involved.
According to coverage, refunds may soon be available to Cash App users in some states, including Maine and Michigan. The settlement involves 46 states, including Nebraska.
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How much will Block pay in the settlement?
$45 million
Which states are involved in the settlement?
46 states, including Nebraska, Maine, Michigan
What users may be eligible for refunds?
Cash App users in some states, including Maine and Michigan
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