Block has agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 U.S. states over allegations that its Cash App failed to adequately protect users from fraud, misleading them about its security features and making it easier for scammers to exploit the platform.
HMRC signs a 10-year, £175m contract with UK's Quantexa to leverage AI in detecting tax fraud, reducing errors, and enhancing customer service, amid rising public complaints about HMRC's performance.
USCIS Director Joseph Edlow has announced a major enforcement push against immigration fraud, warning that the agency will reopen older Green Card cases and revoke status if fraud is suspected. Speaking on One America News, Edlow stated that USCIS has 'declared full-scale war on immigration fraud' and is revetting cases approved during the Biden administration. The agency is expanding fraud detection efforts, granting officers arrest and firearm authority, and launching tip lines for reporting suspected fraud. Edlow emphasized that applicants must demonstrate financial self-sufficiency and compliance with all regulations, warning that those who fail risk denial or deportation.
