The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Zelle and three major banks—Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America—alleging that they failed to protect users from widespread fraud on the peer-to-peer payment network. The lawsuit highlights that these institutions are linked to approximately $1 billion in fraud losses. Additionally, the year 2024 has seen a surge in 'pig butchering' scams, which have reportedly cost crypto users $3.6 billion, predominantly affecting Ethereum users. These scams have raised concerns about the security of digital payment systems and the effectiveness of existing consumer protections.
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