Learnhowtoavoidcommon scams andkeepyourmoneysafe
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Scams canhappen to anyone
Scammers steal millions of people’s money and personal info every year. We help you know what to do if you spot a scam.
Identifying online scams
Scams happen on social media, text messages, and all types of apps. Keep yourself safe by knowing how to spot red flags that could be the start of a scam.
Avoiding common scams
From catfishing scams to giveaways that sound too good to be true, get to know some of the most common online scams so you can spot them right away.
Recovering from scams
Scams happen to people of all ages. If you get scammed, learn what to do and how to prevent scams from happening again.
Stay safe on Cash App
We’re here to protect you and your money.
✓Only pay people you trust
Before sending anyone money, make sure you know them. If a scammer gets your money, they’ll disappear with it.
✓Make sure it’s Cash App
Check if social media posts come from Cash App’s verified accounts. Ignore any suspicious emails, texts, or links.
✓Turn on Security Lock
Protect your account by requiring your face, fingerprint, or PIN to move money and unlock the app.
Watch out for these scams
Know how common scams work to prevent them from happening to you.
What common scams look like
Scammers try to steal your money and personal info. Know what online scams look like to stop them from happening to you.
Common Questions
How do I report a scam payment?
Select the payment you believe was a scam.
Tap the “...” in the top right corner.
Select “Report an Issue.”
Select “I was scammed.”
Note: you can report a payment you believe was a scam within 30 days
How do I report and block a scam account?
Launch the Cash App and tap on a Customer Avatar to view a profile. You can also search for a profile by entering a Name, $Cashtag, Phone Number, or Email
Scroll to the bottom of the profile and tap on “Report” or “Block”
Select one of the options and follow next steps
How can I make sure a Cash App giveaway is real and not a scam?
Copycat giveaways might look and feel like the real thing—but there are some easy ways to tell if the giveaway is for real.
You’ll know the giveaway is a scam if:
You’re asked to pay to participate.
You’re asked to share personal or login information in social comments or DMs.
The spelling of the account name or url is incorrect.
How to make sure it’s a real Cash App giveaway:
Check the website url. We post giveaways on “cash.app.” url or reputable partner companies we collaborate with.
Check the spelling of the account name. Cash App will only post on its official verified channels on social media via @CashApp.
Review the details on the website. All Cash App giveaways will have respective rules with a Cash.App domain that will link back to a url that begins with “cash.app.”
