Scammers are finding more ways to trick people out of their money. In the past year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has seen an increase in scams related to apps like Venmo or Cash App. The latest ...

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In the past year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has seen an increase in scams related to apps like Venmo or Cash App. The latest one involves a random, seemingly accidental payment to you.

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- We have a consumer alert straight from ... using an email address ending in Venmo.com. Freebairn was right, it was a scam, but before she realized it, she ...

And as scams become cleverer and more high-tech ... hoping you won’t think twice about paying. Venmo will alert you, however, if you’re sending money to someone you’ve never interacted ...

Venmo also offers a contact form for users who have received a request they aren’t sure about, and a mechanism to report suspected scams. Make sure to stay alert to fraud when using Venmo.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is warning New York City residents about a donation scam where crooks attempt ... tricking them into donating via Venmo or a similar money sharing app, to fake ...