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Beware of These 12 Cash App Scams, Learn How to Outsmart Fraudsters

Receiving unexpected deposits in a Cash App account can be exciting, but it often serves as a tactic used by scammers to gain trust.
PUBLISHED JUL 30, 2023
Cover Image Source: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio
Cover Image Source: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio

In an era where digital financial transactions have become increasingly common, peer-to-peer payment services like Cash App have gained immense popularity. These platforms offer quick and convenient ways to transfer money between individuals, eliminating the need for traditional banking methods. As mentioned by Lookout, while Cash App is generally safe and reliable, users should remain vigilant against potential scams that cybercriminals may employ to exploit unsuspecting victims. This article will explore 12 common Cash App scams and provide tips on how to avoid falling victim to them.

Posing as Cash App support

One prevalent Cash App scam involves scammers posing as Cash App support representatives or employees. They may reach out via direct messages or phone calls, requesting sign-in codes, PINs, or payments, giving the appearance of legitimacy. To avoid falling for this scam, users should remember that Cash App support will never ask for such information and should always contact support directly through the app.

Cover Image Source: istockphoto/Thai Liang Lim
Image Source: istockphoto/Thai Liang Lim

Offering expensive goods

Scammers may entice users with fictitious offers of expensive goods or services in exchange for Cash App payments. Cash App is not a marketplace, and such transactions are not facilitated on the platform. Users should be cautious of deals that sound too good to be true and refrain from making payments for non-existent items.

Random deposits

Receiving unexpected deposits in a Cash App account can be exciting, but it often serves as a tactic used by scammers to gain trust. They may send an accidental payment and ask the user to refund it, only to dispute the transaction later, leaving the user out of pocket.

Cover Image Source: Pexels | Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko
Image Source: Pexels | Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko

Claim your prize

Scammers may contact users, claiming they have won fabulous cash prizes, but to receive the reward, they must first send money. Cash App does not require users to pay for contests or promotions, making such claims highly likely to be fraudulent.

SSN request

Any request for a user's Social Security Number should raise a red flag, as reputable entities do not solicit such sensitive information through platforms like Cash App. Users should only share their SSN with trusted sources.

Government relief payments

Scammers may exploit public concern during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, by offering cash in the form of government grants or relief programs. Any request for financial information in these circumstances should be treated as suspicious.

Cash flippers

Scammers may promise to multiply users' money through a 'Cash flipping' scheme, but this is merely a ploy to steal their funds. Legitimate investments do not require upfront payments.

Image Source: Pexels/Viorika
Image Source: Pexels/Viorika

Fake refunds

Selling items on an online marketplace can attract scammers who claim to have made a payment via Cash App but never actually do. They then request a refund for an item they never paid for, deceiving the seller into returning their own money.

Bad romance

Scammers may use Cash App to initiate romantic conversations and request money under false pretenses. Users should be cautious when interacting with strangers on the platform and avoid sending money to individuals they have not met in person.

Image Source: Getty Images/Editorial
Image Source: Getty Images/Editorial

#CashAppFridays

Although #CashAppFridays is a legitimate cash giveaway promotion run by Cash App, scammers may use the hashtag to trick users into providing payment or login information to claim a non-existent prize.

Phishing emails

Phishing scammers may send seemingly authentic emails asking users to verify their login credentials or click on malicious links. Genuine emails from Cash App will not request such information.

Fake security alerts

Similar to phishing emails, scammers may send fraudulent messages claiming a user's Cash App account has been compromised. They provide links to fake websites designed to steal login information.

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