Ever sent money on Venmo or Zelle? Scammers are targeting payment apps — and once the cash is gone, it’s rarely recovered. How to protect your money

One tap is often all it takes for money to leave your account for good.

Ever sent money on Venmo or Zelle? Payment app scams are rising — here’s how to protect your money

If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of Americans who use payment apps, you’ve probably wondered which one is the safest ...
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BBB warns about Venmo scams where crooks send money 'by accident'

The Better Business Bureau is warning the public about a Venmo scam where crooks send you money “by accident.” If you use Venmo or another digital wallet, like Zelle or Apple Pay, the BBB says you ...
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Police warn of new Venmo scam

Venmo has become a very popular way to pay easily pay people for goods and services. Because it has become so popular with users, Venmo is now popular with scammers. “It’s nothing really new. We have ...
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Venmo scam alert! Protect yourself from fraud

New Venmo scam! Learn how scammers use stolen credit cards to trick you into sending them money. Stay safe online!
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On Your Side: Marshfield, Mo. business owner could have lost $1,000 in Venmo scam

MARSHFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you buy, sell, and trade using those peer-to-peer payment apps, this scam warning is for you. A small business owner could have lost $1,000. Boyd Craig with X-S Storage ...
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Muskegon animal shelter warns donors of scam ahead of fundraiser

MUSKEGON, Mich — Ahead of one of its favorite fundraisers of the year, Big Lake Humane Society is warning its supporters that someone is posing as the humane society on the mobile payment service ...