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.
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 ...

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? 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.
FOX 5 Atlanta

Another 'water boys' Cash App scam reported

Another 'water boys' Cash App scam reported An Atlanta teacher says what started as an act of kindness nearly cost her hundreds of dollars. She is now warning others to be cautious of fake "water boys ...
Santa Maria Times

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 ...
KSAT

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

Read full article: Cold front brings 50-degree drop, gusty winds & power outages Joshua Seftel, from left, Gloria Cazares, Conall Jones, and Steve Hartman accept the award for documentary short film ...
WTVF

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

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — 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 ...