Banks and the federal government are debating the best way to address rampant online scams, which have led to billions in losses for consumers.
Tech
2024-08-10T19:48:25Z
Lawmakers say reimbursements for Zelle users who disputed payments have decreased, and this week called for an investigation.
Consumers defrauded while using Zelle or other peer-to-peer payment apps might have increased reimbursement protections under a new bill.
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Explainers
2024-08-07T13:25:02Z
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Some screen junkies are ditching their smartphones for dumbphones that cut out distracting apps. Our reporter tried out one of these dumbphones.
Zelle scams are on the rise, exploiting the convenience of quick digital payments. Learn how these scams operate and crucial steps to protect yourself.
Zelle scams are on the rise, exploiting the convenience of quick digital payments. Learn how these scams operate and crucial steps to protect yourself.
In search of a status symbol, I wound up getting ripped off big-time. But the real scam is how America's payment apps treat their customers.
Tech
2023-08-03T18:14:17Z
A Facebook Marketplace scam victim grew wary of a free Steinway piano when the seller asked for Zelle payment. She's embarrassed she missed the signs.
Tech
2023-06-02T17:43:05Z
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App saw transactions of about $893 billion last year.
Sam Silverman was trying to make some extra cash when she unknowingly sent money to a fake Zelle account while trying to resell a pair of pants.
Each rental property in Dana Bull's portfolio brings in about $1,800 a month. She listed the most essential apps and programs she uses to manage them.
Zelle repaid just $3 million in payments for the over $200 million in fraud through 2021 and early 2022, a report from Sen. Elizabeth Warren found.
Tech
2022-05-06T18:44:44Z
With no form of buyer protection, could Zelle be safe? Yes, but as long as you only send money to people you trust and be aware of scammers.
Business Insider Intelligence uses a six-point framework to explain the core attributes that Gen Z values in a banking and payments product.
Business Insider Intelligence uses a six-point framework to explain the core attributes that Gen Z values in a banking and payments product.
Business Insider Intelligence uses a six-point framework to explain the core attributes that Gen Z values in a banking and payments product.
Business Insider Intelligence uses a six-point framework to explain the core attributes that Gen Z values in a banking and payments product.
Tech
2020-09-17T19:23:00Z
You can receive money on Zelle no matter which banking service you have — all you need is the Zelle app.
Tech
2020-09-17T16:14:00Z
To send money with Zelle, both you and the recipient contact will need to register for Zelle accounts.
Business Insider Intelligence uses a six-point framework to explain the core attributes that Gen Z values in a banking and payments product.