business account

The user's father-in-law (FiL) has a compromised business account, leading to unauthorized checks being cashed across the east coast. The bank refuses to freeze the account until he can visit in person, causing daily financial headaches. Scammers are exploiting the situation by contacting victims via Instagram, offering fake purchases and sending fraudulent checks.

A user reported a Zelle refund scam on Nextdoor where a scammer attempted to obtain their Zelle information by posing as a buyer for a book. The scammer sent a fake email claiming a payment hold required an additional $500 to resolve, which the user recognized as fraudulent.

A union treasurer from Rosendale stole nearly $100,000 from a business account and has been charged with grand larceny.

A user attempted to sell an aquarium setup for $80 on Facebook Marketplace, but encountered a scam involving fake Cash App payment alerts. The scammer sent a text from a random number claiming payment was sent, then restricted the account and demanded an additional $500 to release funds. The user identified red flags like poor grammar, a non-Cash App number, and a suspicious support call, later confirmed by Cash App as a scam.