Protect your money and personal information by learning how to identify and avoid widespread scams on payment apps like Venmo ...

Tips on keeping safe on Venmo, including what to do if you receive an unexpected payment or request from a stranger.

A similar scam is a message from a prospective landlord requesting a deposit before you've signed a lease. If you're buying or selling goods and services using Venmo payments, watch out for ...

According to CBS News, golf superstar Scottie Scheffler — a 16-time PGA Tour winner — recently deleted his Venmo account ...

When the owner files a fraud claim, Venmo will take the money ... Of course you want to help her when she sends you a Venmo payment request with a note saying she’s in a financial bind and ...

To avoid Venmo scams and other digital payment app scams ... Scammers posing as a friend will then send a payment request in hopes that the target will send funds without question.

A Utah woman thought she paid a pro to help prepare her taxes. Instead, she says she nearly lost thousands of dollars to someone posing as a Venmo customer service representative.

Venmo is a mobile app for peer-to-peer money transfers that lets you send and request ... scams that Venmo and consumer advocates warn about. A common one? A stranger sends you a Venmo payment ...

Zelle isn't the only peer to peer payment ... USA TODAY, Venmo said: "Venmo has always had a zero-tolerance policy for attempted fraudulent activity, and we continuously evolve our fraud ...

"In some cases, you may receive a payment request from someone who appears to be a friend or relative," Venmo warns on its website. "This can be a common scam tactic, so we recommend contacting ...

And as scams become cleverer and more ... and many companies don’t use Venmo for payments. If you get this kind of request, take a beat to verify the claims yourself and make sure you’re ...

6 Common Scams on Venmo and How To Avoid Them Several ... The messages generally request immediate payment from you or tell you to click a link to receive a payment. This phishing scam can also ...