Ignore or decline stranger interactions: Never accept unexpected payments from unknown users. Instead, report them to Venmo support. Similarly, decline suspicious payment requests, since scammers ...

If you’ve ever needed to send money digitally, you’ve probably heard of payment services like Zelle, Paypal, CashApp or Venmo. Today, 60% of Americans use so-called “peer-to-peer” or P2P services. The ...

A second suspect in a wide ranging ATM skimmer scheme along the east coast was sentenced Thursday in federal court in ...

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

“Scammers rely on urgency. They’ll tell you it’s a limited-time offer or that you need to act fast or risk missing out. That ...

The E-ZPass scam texts — or scams involving other similar toll services — have seemingly been the most prevalent scam in 2025 ...

Steve Bannon is a financier and Hollywood producer who has rebranded himself as a populist, but his actions and history show ...

More Americans than ever are becoming eligible for a class action payout—but the money is going to a small, dedicated group ...

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

People are losing money to con artists pretending to be celebrities who are contacting them online and taking conversations to Telegram.