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.
WRAL

5 On Your Side: Don't fall for this scam handing out free money from Zelle or Cash App

Free money from Zelle or Cash App—just for filling out a government form? That’s what some TikTok videos claim. Consumer Reports has a warning: it’s not a windfall—it’s simply not true. Other WRAL Top ...
11Alive

Consumer Reports: TikTok videos falsely claim Zelle, Cash App users can receive money from CFPB

ATLANTA — 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.
Bleeping Computer

Google expands Android scam protection feature to Chase, Cash App in U.S.

Google is expanding support for its Android's in-call scam protection to multiple banks and financial applications in the United States. The announcement specifically mentions the addition of fintech ...
Yahoo

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Public Safety officials in Daleville are sounding the alarm on a new scam in their town using a popular ...
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 ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Atlanta teacher warns others after fake ‘water boys’ attempt $500 Cash App scam

An Atlanta teacher says fake "water boys" tried to steal $500 through her Cash App at an I-20 exit. The scam involved teens posing as fundraisers who grabbed her phone and attempted a large transfer.