Scams on payment apps like Venmo and Zelle are common. And once you hit send, you're unlikely to get your cash back. What to do to protect yourself

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

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.
ABC7 San Francisco

Venmo, Zelle, Cash App put on notice after claims payment apps leave consumers vulnerable to fraud

NEW YORK CITY -- Venmo, Zelle and Cash App are leaving consumers vulnerable to fraud that's "draining bank accounts of significant sums of money," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in ...
KSAT

No, the CFPB is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle and Cash App

Read full article: Victims’ families sound off on Bexar County DA after accused double murderer gets 50-year sentence Read full article: WATCH: ‘Dangerous Lessons,’ a KSAT Investigates special ...
WOKV

What are the risks of using Zelle, Venmo, Cash, or Checks for rent payments?

Every landlord has a unique story and reasons for buying and renting out property. But beyond things like providing for their eventual retirement and providing someone a great place to live, the ...
WSLS 10

Warning: The government is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle, Cash App

Free money from Zelle or Cash App—just for filling out a government form? That’s what some TikTok videos claim. But Consumer Reports has a warning: it’s not a windfall—it’s simply not true. (WSLS) ...
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What are the risks of using Zelle, Venmo, Cash, or Checks for rent payments?

What are the risks of using Zelle, Venmo, Cash, or Checks for rent payments? Every landlord has a unique story and reasons for buying and renting out property. But beyond things like providing for ...