The Better Business Bureau is warning people about a new scam involving payment apps like Venmo or Zelle.
The trick involves the scammer “accidentally” sending you money, followed by a message that says “Oops, so sorry. I didn’t mean to send you that. Can you please send it back to me?”
⚠️ Don't fall for it! ⚠️ BBB warns of 'accidental' #Venmo deposits where a scammer sends you money and then asks for it back https://t.co/ejftYuVvVP #KHOU11
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) September 27, 2021
The BBB says it’s a trick – the ‘accidental’ money comes from a credit card that gets canceled – invalidating the payment and removing the cash from your account a few days later. But by then, any money you sent them is long gone.
Ever encounter a scam like this? Do you trust payment apps like Venmo or PayPal?