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.
AOL

5 Venmo Scams To Avoid in 2026 — and How To Stay Safe

As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...
WTKR

BBB warns about Venmo scams where crooks send money 'by accident'

The Better Business Bureau is warning the public about a Venmo scam where crooks send you money “by accident.” If you use Venmo or another digital wallet, like Zelle or Apple Pay, the BBB says you ...
USA Today

Scared of payment apps like Venmo and PayPal? How to avoid scams

If you’ve dabbled with Zelle, Venmo or PayPal, you have probably wondered if any payment app is better than the others. Maybe you’ve wondered if you have to use payment apps at all. Payment apps can ...
Benzinga.com

It Looked Like A Scam Email Asking To Venmo $100. Then He Realized It Was A Mandatory Contribution To A Lavish Gift For The Boss

The Reddit post, shared under r/smallbusiness, came from an employee who had only been at the 80-person company for less than a year. The business brings in around $50 million in revenue and has no ...
MLive

Muskegon animal shelter hit by recurring Venmo scam, fake account still active

MUSKEGON, MI - A West Michigan animal shelter is dealing with the aftermath of a scammer who used Venmo to steal cash donations. Velvet Lyght, shelter manager for Big Lake Humane Society, said the ...
KY3

On Your Side: Marshfield, Mo. business owner could have lost $1,000 in Venmo scam

MARSHFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you buy, sell, and trade using those peer-to-peer payment apps, this scam warning is for you. A small business owner could have lost $1,000. Boyd Craig with X-S Storage ...