Scams on payment apps like Venmo and Zelle are common. And once you hit send, you're unlikely to get your cash back. What to do to protect yourself

One tap is often all it takes for money to leave your account for good.

Ever sent money on Venmo or Zelle? Scammers are targeting payment apps — and once the cash is gone, it’s rarely recovered. How to protect your money

One tap is often all it takes for money to leave your account for good.
Santa Maria Times

New scam involves banking apps, cash deposits

Scammers are contacting individuals and instructing them to download a banking app, often from a bank the person does not use, and to access an account, according to the Santa Barbara District ...
KSL

We tested 4 popular scam-detection apps. Here's what actually worked

RIVERDALE — Artificial intelligence is creating more convincing scams, including fake emails, cloned voices and spoofed caller IDs. Older Utahns are particularly susceptible to scams, according to ...
ConsumerAffairs

Call screening apps promise relief from scam calls

Call screening tools are becoming a frontline defense against scam and robocalls New built-in features from Apple and Google ...
10 News

Experts say scammers exploit Gen Z's online activity, making them more likely to fall for scams

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Experts say young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 are the new top targets for scammers. A recent study done by financial auditor Deloitte found Generation Z is three times more ...
KLFY News 10

Eye on Scams: Scam Santa apps stealing data

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Parents are being warned to be cautious of holiday-themed scam apps targeting children, which may collect personal data without consent. These apps, often disguised as fun ...
Cybernews

Scammers run circles around sideloading restrictions with fake app stores

A massive scam campaign, dubbed FriendlyDealer, is using fake app stores to trick victims into installing bookmarks that act ...