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SHOCKING Cash App Spam Abuse Triggered Massive Legal Battle: How Scammers Hijacked One of America’s Most Used Cultural Treasuries In a dramatic clash between innovation and abuse, Cash App—one of the nation’s fastest-growing fintech platforms—has been thrust into the spotlight by a SHOCKING wave of spam abuse that spiraled into a massive legal battle. What began as a growing wave of fraudulent activity now threatens not only user trust but also regulatory compliance for one of the most popular peer-to-peer payment apps in the U.S. ### The Rise of Cash App: From Social Cash to Mainstream Financial Hub Cash App (now known as Block, Inc.) revolutionized peer-to-peer payments with its sleek interface, instant transfers, and integrated features like Bitcoin trading and direct deposit. Launched in 2013 and acquired by Square in 2013 (later rebranded under Block), the app quickly became a cultural staple, especially among millennials and Gen Z. Its viral growth, fueled by social sharing and seamless usability, made it a go-to tool for everyday transactions—and, unfortunately, a prime target for bad actors.