/ Case study

Cash App

Trust & safety

At Cash App, I managed designers who work across our Trust pillars.

3D illustration of a carabiner, a Cash App security shield and a padlock with the words 'Safe Space'

/ Background

It is our team’s responsibility to keep our users and their money safe, to expand access to financial tools for traditionally underserved people, and ensure that we build trust with both users and regulators.

Role

Head of Design, Health Product

Timeline

2023 - 2025

/ Domain areas

I worked across several Trust & Safety focused domain areas at Cash App

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Identity

Ensure that users are authentic and verified, and that we are providing tools for self expression.

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Safeguards

Developing systems to detect and limit bad actors on the app, and communicate when people break the rules.

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Accounts & Security

Provide users with account creation and management tools, as well as account security and access.

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Disputes

Give users the ability to dispute transactions or report activity when things go wrong on our platform, including scams.

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Transfers

Enable users to easily and seamlessly move their money in and out of Cash App, or within the app between accounts.

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Safety

Ensure the safety of all users on Cash App – especially underage users – from bad actors and abuse.

Grid of Cash App trust and safety visuals: account balance screens, padlocks, shields and security notifications

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Security

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Account security factors: PIN, biometric login, passkeys, and 2 factor authentication

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Security education content

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Account Recovery

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Account takeover detection

Cash App security screens: new device sign-in alerts, a verified device confirmation and a login activity check

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Identity

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Identity verification

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User authenticity

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Trust signals

Cash App identity screen: 'You need to verify your identity to continue'

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Privacy

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Search and discovery privacy settings

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Community-based privacy

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Identity and profile privacy

Cash App security and privacy settings screens with toggles for discoverability by phone and email

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Scam Prevention

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Back end scams detection

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Fraud and bad actor safeguards

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Scam warnings

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Scam education

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Disputes and resolution

3D scene of Cash App scam prevention: a phone with the app, a shield, a padlock, a fishing hook and a 'Scam reported' notification

Other work

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