08/27/2026
🚨Scam Alert: Not every unexpected deposit is a lucky break!
Imagine checking your Venmo account and seeing $1,000 from a stranger.
Before you celebrate...pause!
Scammers may claim they sent you money by mistake and ask you to send it back, transfer it somewhere else, or make a payment in return. What looks like an innocent mistake could be a scam designed to get your real money.
Watch this quick video to see how the scam can work: https://ow.ly/M94Q50ZGatT
And, check out this article from the ftc on avoiding scams with mobile payment apps: https://ow.ly/wqMQ50ZGatO