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.
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 ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Venmo, Zelle, Cash App put on notice after claims payment apps leave consumers vulnerable to fraud

NEW YORK CITY -- Venmo, Zelle and Cash App are leaving consumers vulnerable to fraud that's "draining bank accounts of significant sums of money," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in ...
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 ...
WISH-TV

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 ...
Yahoo

I was sent $3K from a random number. The stranger said it was a mistake — then accused me of stealing. Is this a scam

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A surprise Apple Cash deposit may seem like a harmless error, but sending the money back could cost you thousands. Instant payment ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...