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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Scammers Are Spoofing Charities on Venmo: How to Protect Your Donors

Fake accounts impersonating charities are scamming donors on the popular payment app. Experts share how to stay ahead of the fraud.
WWLTV

Protect yourself from the Venmo scam draining bank accounts

Scammers have been using a default security setting on the Venmo money sharing app to rob people of their money and their good will. Warnings have gone out in cities like Atlanta, Charlotte and Denver ...

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.
News 8000

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 ...

Susan Solves It: Venmo Scam Warning

Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises enabling two-factor authentication, verifying senders, and avoiding payments ...
MLive

Muskegon animal shelter hit by recurring Venmo scam, fake account still active

MUSKEGON, MI - A West Michigan animal shelter is dealing with the aftermath of a scammer who used Venmo to steal cash donations. Velvet Lyght, shelter manager for Big Lake Humane Society, said the ...
AOL

Woman issues warning after being 'robbed' on popular iPhone app: ‘They stole $7,000'

A TikTok user is warning others after allegedly losing $7,000 on Venmo. The TikToker, Anna Grace Newell, shared the claim in a video posted on Dec. 30, 2020. In her clip, she advised others to take ...

Here's Why Your Bank Might Flag Your Venmo and Zelle Transfers

Banks can flag Venmo and Zelle transfers for reasons that have nothing to do with fraud. Here's what triggers a review and ...