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Behind the Top Scams Consumers Face and the Defenses That Work

January 13, 2026
fraud, scam, consumer insights
Shared Signals Are Helping Banks Stop Fraud Sooner
Security & Fraud // January 09, 2026

The goal for financial institutions isn’t to keep pace with the artificial intelligence-driven evolution of fraud. It’s to outpace it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Block and PayPal Say Scams Are Now an Industry
Security & Fraud // January 06, 2026

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AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense
Security & Fraud // December 18, 2025

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Agentic AI Splits Big Tech Between Open Alliances and Closed Control
artificial intelligence // December 15, 2025

Standards. Protocols. Alliances. It was a big week as usual in the Prompt Economy with several announcements that show cooperation among some of the power players that will make agentic AI’s infrastructure the commerce and communication engine of the future. Get the Full Story Complete...

Interviews & Exclusives
Behind the Top Scams Consumers Face and the Defenses That Work

January 13, 2026
Fraudsters are nothing if not creative, constantly reshaping old tricks with new technology to stay one step ahead of consumers and the institutions that serve them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Shared Signals Are Helping Banks Stop Fraud Sooner

January 09, 2026
The goal for financial institutions isn’t to keep pace with the artificial intelligence-driven evolution of fraud. It’s to outpace it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense

December 18, 2025
Watch more: The Digital Shift: Block’s Brian Boates  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Agentic AI Splits Big Tech Between Open Alliances and Closed Control

December 15, 2025
Standards. Protocols. Alliances. It was a big week as usual in the Prompt Economy with several announcements that show cooperation among some of the power players that will make agentic...

Quick Reads
Block Launches Global Bitcoin Payments Feature for 4 Million Merchants

November 10, 2025
Bitcoin has taken a step closer to becoming everyday currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Grubhub Lets Diners Pay for Meals Using Cash App Pay

October 14, 2025
Block has launched a partnership with food delivery service Grubhub. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Block Targets Traditional Card Users With Expanded Rewards Program

October 10, 2025
Some of the new features offered by Block’s Square and Cash App brands take direct aim at the fees charged by card networks, Bloomberg reported Friday (Oct. 10). Get the...

Block Launches Bitcoin Mining Hardware and Software

August 14, 2025
Block has launched new bitcoin mining hardware and software designed to decentralize and streamline the process of bitcoin mining.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...