Some scammers are targeting the person-to-person payment service Cash App.A viewer sent News 8 On Your Side an email that claims someone is having trouble delivering $500 to the victim’s Cash App account. In this case, the viewer has never used it.The email asks the targeted victim to “Please complete your contact info to make sure is properly delivered to you.”That phrase is a red flag. Bad grammar is always a sure sign of a scam.On its website, Cash App said this kind of email can lead to several different scams if you click on the “confirm here” box at the bottom.That link could lead to a request for bank account information, a Social Security number or other personal information.Sure, the thought of getting $500 you weren’t expecting sounds nice. But if an email like this is a total surprise to you and it has a link to click on, trust your instincts and avoid this scam.Cash App support numberIf you think you’ve fallen prey to this scam or another scam targeting Cash App, you can reach Cash App’s support team at 1-800-969-1940. However, the company says the best way to contact Cash App Support is through your app. Tap the profile icon on your Cash App home screen, select Support, and navigate to the issue.For more ways to reach out including Cash App Support’s verified phone number, you can check out Contact Cash App Support here.Related video below: Scammers also target money transfer app Zelle.
Some scammers are targeting the person-to-person payment service Cash App.
A viewer sent News 8 On Your Side an email that claims someone is having trouble delivering $500 to the victim’s Cash App account. In this case, the viewer has never used it.
The email asks the targeted victim to “Please complete your contact info to make sure is properly delivered to you.”
That phrase is a red flag. Bad grammar is always a sure sign of a scam.
On its website, Cash App said this kind of email can lead to several different scams if you click on the “confirm here” box at the bottom.
That link could lead to a request for bank account information, a Social Security number or other personal information.
Sure, the thought of getting $500 you weren’t expecting sounds nice. But if an email like this is a total surprise to you and it has a link to click on, trust your instincts and avoid this scam.
Cash App support number
If you think you’ve fallen prey to this scam or another scam targeting Cash App, you can reach Cash App’s support team at 1-800-969-1940. However, the company says the best way to contact Cash App Support is through your app. Tap the profile icon on your Cash App home screen, select Support, and navigate to the issue.
For more ways to reach out including Cash App Support’s verified phone number, you can check out Contact Cash App Support here.
Related video below: Scammers also target money transfer app Zelle.
