Venmo

A user was contacted and offered money in exchange for verifying a 'scrambly account.' After clicking a link, the user scanned their ID (front and back) and face. The user's ID is linked to their Discord account and multiple cards (CashApp, Venmo, debit). The user is scared and seeking advice on whether to contact police or freeze credit.

A dog walker with a 2-year history of reliable service suddenly asked the client to help transfer $400 via Venmo and Zelle, which the client did. The walker has since stopped responding to texts about dog walking, raising concerns about a potential scam.

Eden Prairie police are warning renters about fake online rental listings for homes that are actually for sale. Scammers use platforms like Craigslist and TikTok, along with QR codes for self-guided tours, to collect deposits via Zelle or Venmo, exploiting low rental prices as a lure.

A Reddit user warns about a Venmo-related scam involving fake Ariana Ticket transactions. The scammer provided four digits and 'G' and 'S' codes, but the user's payment proceeded without a second verification step. The scammer later deactivated their account to avoid accountability.

A user received Venmo emails claiming to welcome a new account and request verification. They suspect the emails might be a scam, as they closed their Venmo account a year ago and no longer use the service.

A wife encountered a scam on Facebook where a friend's account was hacked, leading to a fraudulent attempt to collect money for selling items. The scammer redirected payment requests through Venmo and PayPal's 'friends and family' option, but the victim recovered the funds after contacting the actual friend. The article urges hacked users to inform everyone immediately to prevent further scams.

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) launched an invite-only financial service called X Money, offering a 6% yield on deposits, 3% cashback on purchases, and real-time money transfers via a Visa debit card. The service uses Cross River Bank's infrastructure and requires a $1,000 deposit and X's premium subscription to access the full yield.

Patricia Deacy, 60, is accused of stealing nearly $1 million from her father after gaining power of attorney. Authorities allege she withdrew funds over four months, spending on personal expenses like homes, cars, and vacations, while her father was in a memory care facility and could not explain the transactions.

Patricia Deacy, 60, is accused of stealing nearly $1 million from her father after gaining power of attorney while he was in a memory care facility. Authorities allege she used the funds for personal expenses like homes, cars, and vacations, with $770,000 withdrawn over four months and a total potential misappropriation of $1.4 million.

Patricia Deacy, 60, is accused of stealing nearly $1 million from her father after gaining power of attorney, using funds for personal expenses like homes, cars, and vacations. The father, residing in a memory care facility, claims he did not authorize the withdrawals, which totaled over $1.4 million.

Elon Musk's X launched X Money, an invite-only financial service offering a Visa debit card, 6% yield on deposits, and real-time money transfers. The service uses Cross River Bank's infrastructure and is available to X's paying members, requiring a $1,000 deposit and $8 monthly premium to access the 6% yield.

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) launched an invite-only financial service called X Money, offering real-time money transfers, a 6% yield on deposits, and a Visa debit card. The service uses Cross River Bank's infrastructure and is available to X's paying members, requiring a $1,000 deposit to earn the 6% yield. X aims to compete with peer-to-peer services like PayPal's Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App.

A user attempted to pay an acquaintance $200 via CashApp and Venmo but received scam alerts from both services. Venmo blocked the transaction entirely, while CashApp issued a warning but allowed the payment to proceed. The user is questioning whether the recipient might be involved in scams.

A 35-year-old Las Vegas woman was arrested in Miami-Dade County after being accused of stealing over $80,000 from a man in 2024. Surveillance video showed her taking his phone and stealing cash and cryptocurrency from his apartment.

Amazon is processing refunds under a $2.5 billion FTC settlement following allegations of unauthorized Prime enrollments and cancellation barriers. Eligible U.S. customers who signed up via a 'challenged enrollment flow' or faced cancellation issues between June 2019 and June 2025 may receive up to $51, with claims due by July 27.

A person in Kansas received $2,000 from a friend via Venmo after reconnecting, but later stopped responding to the friend's emotional messages. The bank later confiscated the money through a chargeback, leaving the person unsure whether to let the friend keep the funds or risk accusations of fraud.

A user who changed their phone number five months ago is receiving verification codes from multiple services like AAA, Google, Venmo, and PayPal, along with daily AI voicemails about passwords, despite not using WhatsApp. They are concerned about potential password guessing and 2FA compromises.

The user reports frequent phishing attempts via text from Cash App and Venmo, including 6-digit codes sent every 12-18 hours, raising concerns about account takeover risks. They have already implemented a 4-digit passcode for Venmo but lack a Cash App account, highlighting ongoing struggles with spam and unauthorized access attempts.

A user reports receiving multiple 2FA links daily for Venmo password changes over several days, suspecting unauthorized access attempts. They also received a Facebook alert about a new device login they did not initiate, raising concerns about targeted hacking.

Current and former students of 10 elite schools are receiving payments from a $284 million financial aid settlement following a lawsuit alleging price-fixing in favor of wealthy students. Payments average $2,000 and were first distributed on July 20 via digital methods and checks.

A user reported being scammed on Facebook Marketplace after being directed to communicate via text and use Venmo. They blocked the scammer after realizing the fraud but are concerned about their Venmo username and partial pickup address being exposed.

A buyer on Facebook Marketplace sent $70 via Venmo for Yu-Gi-Oh cards but has not received a tracking number or response from the seller, who remains active on Facebook and has other sold listings. The seller left messages on read for three days and changed the listing status to 'Pending' on Facebook.

A business owner received a text about a Venmo deposit for a service, but later encountered a scammer with an African accent who requested screen sharing, Cash App verification, and Bitcoin purchases. The victim ended the call after realizing the scam.

A man in his early 20s asked to use a person's phone at a coffee shop to make a call. He dialed a number twice, both times resulting in a dial tone, and did not use the phone for anything else. The person is concerned about potential scam activity and has disconnected payment methods like Venmo and Apple Pay.

A suspicious Instagram ad promotes earning money by scrolling, requiring users to add a GravyPass card to Apple Wallet. The scheme claims users can earn $70 hourly and cash out via PayPal, Cash App, or Venmo, but features red flags like fake reviews and urgency tactics.

A user is selling a couch on Facebook Marketplace and suspects a scam after a buyer with a recently created private account requested upfront payment via Zelle or Venmo. The buyer mentioned their oldest daughter would pick up the item, raising further concerns. The user seeks confirmation due to common scam reports.

A man at a gas station asked a stranger if they had an old Android phone in their car, leading to suspicion of a potential scam involving cash transfer apps. The individual declined, and the man left after an uncomfortable interaction. The poster speculates the scammer might have targeted old Android phones to access payment apps like CashApp, PayPal, or Venmo.

The Fremont County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam where someone is spoofing their phone number to impersonate Sheriff Greg Owen, claiming individuals have warrants and demanding payments via bitcoin ATM. Law enforcement confirms they do not contact people about warrants or accept cryptocurrency or other digital payments for bond.

A scam text mimicking a child's emergency plea ('Hi mom') uses believable scenarios like dropping a phone in a sink to trick parents into texting a new number. Scammers avoid obvious demands for money initially but may later request funds or sensitive information through platforms like Zelle or Venmo.

A U.S. Bank customer fell victim to a Zelle scam after receiving a spoof call claiming unauthorized transactions. The scammer, posing as a bank representative, convinced them to send $2,000 via Zelle to resolve a fabricated 'glitch' in their account. The victim later recovered their funds and shared their story to raise awareness.

A person sold a laptop on Facebook Marketplace and received a Venmo payment from an unrelated account. The buyer claimed the payment was accidentally sent due to a cracked phone, but the Venmo account owner (Person B) denied involvement and refused to provide proof, leading to suspicions of a stolen account. The buyer later demanded a refund and threatened police involvement.

The author reflects on how her children request money through phone apps, contrasting with her childhood need to plan ahead for bank visits. She discusses the ease of modern digital payments versus the laborious process of securing cash in the 1990s.

A woman selling items on Facebook raised suspicions when a buyer named Hazard, claiming to represent an elderly sister, requested electronic payment via Zelle and insisted on a son picking up the speakers. The buyer avoided disclosing their location and falsely claimed to be in the same city as the seller, prompting the seller to lie about not having digital payment apps.

A user on Facebook Marketplace was scammed out of $1,300 after a buyer used Venmo to pay for an item, which was later blocked due to account type issues. The user feels embarrassed but acknowledges the amount is recoverable and contacted their bank for potential reimbursement.

Airbnb has partnered with CADENA International, a Mexico City-based nonprofit, to provide emergency housing in northern Venezuela. The collaboration involves connecting Airbnb hosts with beneficiaries through a database managed by CADENA, with donations encouraged via JPMorgan Chase and Venmo.

Two verified scam groups on Facebook, 'Spot Price Kings' and another trading group, are using stolen Zelle, Venmo, and bank accounts to defraud people. The scam involves fake coin images and 'reviews' to appear legitimate, with IP traces linked to MTN Nigeria, similar to Nigerian scam tactics. The article warns against sending money without full confirmation.

A user is questioning the legitimacy of a resin lamp shop, gwenresins.com, discovered via Instagram. The shop, with a 2026 account creation date, sells a discounted Spider-Man resin lamp at $84.99, offers bundle pricing, and claims free shipping, but lacks verified product reviews. The site features testimonials and a checkout process with multiple payment options.

A farm dog named Joy alerted a family to a fire in their Tennessee farmhouse, allowing them to escape safely but resulting in the dog's death and the destruction of the home. The family, now homeless and in the hospital, is receiving community support through fundraising efforts. The owner, Libby Smallbone, mentioned one of their emus is missing.

A user listed a couch for sale on Facebook Marketplace with delivery options and accepted a deposit via Venmo. The buyer canceled a meeting twice with conflicting reasons, insisted on a deposit despite the seller's preference for cash, and had a suspicious profile with a tree as a profile picture and mixed reviews. The seller is concerned it may be a scam despite the deposit being paid.

Venmo, a U.S.-based payment app acquired by PayPal in 2013, allows users to send and request money via linked bank accounts, debit cards, or credit cards (with a 3% fee for credit). It combines payment functionality with social media-like features, enabling transactions between friends and offering a debit card for Venmo balance access.