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.

Suspect uses Cash App scam to steal $500 at Dollar General in Iberia Parish

Authorities are seeking assistance in identifying an individual who allegedly stole a $500 Cash App card from a Dollar General store in Iberia Parish, LA.
WAFB

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

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - 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 ...

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.

Daleville Public Safety officials warn residents of new ‘Cash App’ scam

Public Safety officials in Daleville are sounding the alarm on a new scam in their town using a popular payment platform. On Friday, the Daleville Department of Public Safety ...
AZFamily

No, the government is not refunding money lost through Zelle, Cash App scams

(CONSUMER REPORTS) — 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 ...

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 ...
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 ...
WISH-TV

How to stay safe from payment app scams

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — 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 ...
clickondetroit.com

Beware TikTok scams promising cash from peer-to-peer payment platforms

DETROIT – 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 ...
KSAT

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

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

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.Victims of ...