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⚠ Verified Scam Text Message

Do not click any links in this message. Forward to 7726 (SPAM) to report to your carrier.

Scam SMS Text

Venmo / Zelle Scam

Venmo: A payment of $[AMOUNT] was sent from your account to [NAME]. If you did not authorize this transaction, please call [PHONE] or visit: [LINK]

Embedded Link (DO NOT VISIT)

venmo-payment-alert.com

Sender Number

+1-[RANDOM]

What To Do

  1. 1.Do not click the link in the message.
  2. 2.Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) — works on all US carriers.
  3. 3.Block the sender number.
  4. 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  5. 5.If you clicked the link, change passwords and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.