Fraud Cleanup

Payment app scams

First

  1. How to Spot a PayPal Scam Before You Click Anything

    A message that says it is from PayPal may not be. Here is how to check it, what the common scams look like, and what to do in the next few minutes.

  2. Wire Transfer Fraud: What the FTC Says You Should Know

    Scammers push wires because the money is hard to trace and hard to get back. Here are the FTC's rules and what you can still do.

Then

  1. Is This Zelle Request a Scam? What to Know and Do

    Zelle moves money in minutes, so a scammer wants you to act fast. Here is how to spot the trick and what Zelle says to do next.

  2. Is That PayPal Email a Scam? What to Do Right Now

    An email that looks like PayPal is easy to fake. Here is how to check it, what to skip, and where to report it.