Money transfer apps can be magnets for scams and fraud, but there are ways to use them safely.

As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...

Smartphone app Venmo lets you transfer money to someone’s account without fees. Smartphone app Venmo lets you transfer money to someone's account without fees or credit cards, but some users have ...

Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo offer an easy way to send money to friends and family as well as businesses selling goods and services—but that ease makes them a target for scams involving theft ...

Part payment app, part social media, Venmo offers a convenient way for friends to request and send payments. Find out how to use Venmo and how it compares to other popular digital payment platforms.

If you are terrified of Venmo or PayPal scams, you are not overreacting. Criminals are aggressively targeting peer‑to‑peer ...

Warnings have gone out in cities like Atlanta, Charlotte and Denver after people have reported having money stolen from their Venmo accounts during, what they thought, was a friendly gesture. "This ...

Think about the last time you grabbed dinner with a friend. Was it relaxing? Was the end of the meal awkward? Did someone ...

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