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Kane In Your Corner: How to avoid scams on cash apps

News 12’s senior investigative reporter Walt Kane spoke with a victim of a recent Zelle scam and discussed the warning signs users need to know about. 

News 12 Staff

Jan 4, 2024, 7:19 AM

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Consumer advocates are warning users of cash apps like Zelle and Venmo to be aware of scams.

Advocates say consumers must be careful with apps that allow them to send cash because once the money is sent, there is usually no way to retrieve it.

News 12’s senior investigative reporter Walt Kane spoke with a victim of a recent Zelle scam and discussed the warning signs users need to know about. 

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