Pause Before You Pay: Spotting Payment App Scams

In this episode of Local Cents, Melissa Lokken and Ashley Chevier discuss popular peer-to-peer payment apps like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo, along with common scams that can catch people off guard. From Facebook Marketplace schemes to convincing phone calls that appear to come from someone you know, they share practical tips for recognizing red flags and protecting your money.

Tune in to learn how to slow down, ask the right questions, and "pump the brakes" before acting, when something doesn't feel quite right.