Zelle scams on the rise

Authorities say con artists are preying on those who use the cash transfer app Zelle, as it has no way to get money back after you make a transaction. According to experts, scammers are turning to Facebook Marketplace to scam people out of their money. FOX 5 NY's Chris Welch has the story.

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[XavierXXIV]

These scams are obvious. Just don’t send money to random strangers

[elementsoflife]

They offer send money for an item IN FULL they have not seen. Does that makes sense? I dont think they are scamming younger people.

[saajibzaman]

Why Can’t FBI and CIA or Any Law Enforcement Agencies Catch Them?

[bohisattva]

What if u stop using zelle because u closed your account then later you get a text alert from zelle and realize the sender meant to send a payment to the person's venmo instead?
What should be done in a situation like that?

[MTTYN]

If any don't second guess things mostly involving money their at fault. but not saying any should but *WERE ALREADY TRACKED DAILY* from the apps and websites so come on!

[x-raycat]

I just got ripped off when the guys payment never came through but he left with the item said payment pending

[dystopia-usa]

I don't use any smartphone apps that deal with finances or banking. It's like asking for trouble to do so.

[bambiyaga]

My parents Bank uses zelle as an officially issued card... I smell more scams than one

[Brxtnn]

When I sell, it’s only on Facebook market. And I ALWAYS put cash only

[markmiranda]

SUBNOTE: if they offer to zelle you money first before meeting up, its a scam

[Mr.LosAngeles]

TELL FB TO USE SAME SYSTEM AS OFFER UP. OFFER UP DOESNT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS..

[sadigital]

The essential thing that everyone should be thinking about right now is investing in non-government sources of income. Especially in light of the current global economic crisis. It is still a wonderful moment to invest in gold, silver, digital money, and

[dragonloverx-zdhf]

When selling, i always ask for a USPS money order, only. When shipping, use confirmation which you can buy at the PO. IF THE PERSON REALLY WANTS WHAT YOUR SELLING, THEY WILL COMPLY. This is the old boomer way😁👌😂🐲

[GxfFf-cj]

I literally watch all of your content I believe I can succeed following your advice and wisdom I want to make 30000 every month lol thats what came to mind but Honestly My main Affirmation is, I Am Self Employed, and everyday my company is getting Stron

[imrankhan-ovuf]

I literally watch all of your content I believe I can succeed following your advice and wisdom I want to make 30000 every month lol thats what came to mind but Honestly My main Affirmation is, I Am Self Employed, and everyday my company is getting Stron

[AmeerAli-um]

The essential thing that everyone should be thinking about right now is investing in non-government sources of income. Especially in light of the current global economic crisis. It is still a wonderful moment to invest in gold, silver, digital money, and