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I was scammed out of $6,000 a year ago — even though I knew better. It's not the financial loss that continues to haunt me.

I always thought I knew better than to get scammed out of money. But when I called a customer representative, I found myself ...

New York alleges Zelle cost consumers $1 billion in fraud

Zelle, like Venmo, makes transferring money easy. But, some say, it also makes things very easy for scammers. And now the ...
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New York Attorney General Sues Zelle Developer for Inadequate Account Security and Verification Measures

On August 13, 2025, New York Attorney General Letitia James (“NY AG”) announced the filing of a lawsuit against Early Warning ...

Timing of Letitia James’ Zelle suit backfiring as NY AG faces her own legal woes

"The timing of this Zelle case is interesting," said one bank insider. "Seems like James is looking to change the subject ...

How to protect yourself when using Zelle or Venmo

New York 's Attorney General has just sued Zelle for allegedly allowing $1 billion in fraud. Consumer reporter John Matarese shows you what to watch out for so you don't waste your money.