Fraud
Aug 17, 2026
Guardian Labs Wants to Kill Phone Scams Before They Ring
Portuguese founder Rita Barbosa built Guardião after a phone scam cost her grandmother €4,000 and stripped away her confidence using technology. The app runs AI models locally on-device to intercept fraudulent calls and messages before they ever reach the user — a technical approach that was only recently possible, and one with implications well beyond Portugal.
AI
Fraud
Mobile
Jul 31, 2026
Why VC-Backed Startups Commit More Fraud, Study Finds
A joint study from Imperial College London and Emlyon Business School digs into the mechanics of startup fraud, finding that venture backing itself may create conditions that make misconduct more likely. Researchers mapped how founder incentives, investor pressure, and governance gaps combine to elevate fraud risk. Here's what the findings mean for the startup ecosystem.
Venture Capital
Startups
Fraud
Jul 9, 2026
Block Settles for $45M With 46 States Over Cash App Fraud
Block has agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 state attorneys general following an investigation into Cash App's handling of fraud. Regulators found the company misled users by falsely claiming the app offered bank-like fraud protections. The settlement is the latest in a string of regulatory headaches for Jack Dorsey's fintech firm.
Block
Cash App
Fintech