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.
KSAT

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

San Antonio pet owners took a moment to honor and love their furry friends by sharing photos with KSAT in celebration of National Pet Day on April 11, 2026. Free money from Zelle or Cash App just for ...
WGAL on MSN

Scammers exploit unfamiliarity with Zelle in payment schemes

Scammers exploit unfamiliarity with Zelle in payment schemes ...
WFMY News2

Scammers are targeting Gen-Z: Text is their main form of communication & they use payment apps

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The new Consumer Reports Cyber Readiness Report finds text scam attempts are up by 50%. The fastest growing demographic? Gen Z'ers. "Scammers are trying to rip off young adults. And ...
WMUR

Consumer Reports: TikTok influencers making incorrect claims about filing consumer complaints

There is an incorrect claim going viral on TikTok that you can get free money from peer-to-peer payment platforms like Cash App or Zelle. Here's how to keep your money safe.Victims of scams on these ...
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.
Yahoo

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

IBERIA PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — Authorities are requesting assistance in identifying the individual involved in a theft at Dollar General, deputies said. The incident occurred at the Dollar General ...
Lompoc Record

New scam involves banking apps, cash deposits

Scammers are contacting individuals and instructing them to download a banking app, often from a bank the person does not use, and to access an account, according to the Santa Barbara District ...
KVUE

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

AUSTIN, Texas — 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 ...