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New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the banks behind the Zelle payment app, alleging it enabled over $1 billion in fraud between 2017 and 2023. The lawsuit claims Zelle's design lacked crucial security features, allowing scammers to easily impersonate businesses or government agencies. James alleges Zelle's parent company, Early Warning Services, knew of these vulnerabilities but failed to implement adequate safeguards. Zelle denies these claims, calling the lawsuit a political stunt.

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