Payment app scams are on the rise and once you hit send, you're unlikely to get your cash back. How to protect yourself

If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of Americans who use payment apps, you’ve probably wondered which one is the safest ...
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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 ...
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How to spot and avoid digital fraud

With the growing popularity of peer-to-peer payment apps like Cash App, financial scams have become more prevalent. Scammers exploit the platform’s ease of transactions, anonymity and lack of ...

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

Consumer Reports (CR) found that none of the four major apps —Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and Apple Cash — fully reimburse users ...
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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 ...
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Terrified of Venmo or PayPal scams? 7 moves to keep your cash safe

If you are terrified of Venmo or PayPal scams, you are not overreacting. Criminals are aggressively targeting peer‑to‑peer payments, and a few smart moves can decide whether your cash stays safe or ...
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Consumer Reports: CFPB not handing out cash to those scammed on Zelle, Cash App

CLEAN. NOW, SOME ONLINE PERSONALITIES ARE CLAIMING THAT YOU CAN GET FREE MONEY FROM THE GOVERNMENT FOR FILLING OUT A COMPLAINT FORM. SO AS MALLORY ANDERSON AND CONSUMER REPORTS EXPLAIN TONIGHT, THAT ...
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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 ...
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Authorized push payment (APP) scams, explained

APP scams are fast-moving scams that leave consumers perplexed and bewildered. They happen quickly and trick victims into using Authorized Push Payment (APP) apps, which often don't have any way to ...
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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 ...