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Venmo Scam Alert: What To Do When a Stranger Pays You
Consumer guidance is circulating on how to handle unexpected payments from strangers on Venmo. The warning explains that scammers may send money by accident to gain trust, then ask for a refund of a larger amount or use stolen cards. Users are advised not to return the money themselves but to report the payment to Venmo and let the platform reverse it.
Why now: Payment app scams targeting Venmo users remain a recurring consumer safety concern
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- Venmo Scam Alert: What To Do When a Stranger Pays You · Gadget Review
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