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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. () — In the middle of a pandemic, we’ve seen more people transition to apps to make payments instead of using conventional cash. Along with the change comes an increase in scams.One of the latest, according to the Better Business Bureau scam tracker, involves the popular CashApp. The BBB says scammers are finding ways to abuse users’ unfamiliarity with the fairly new payment tool.The BBB says it’s tracking scams that involve people requesting payments through CashApp. When a victim makes that payment, the scammer immediately blocks them.For example, one target recently told&nbsp;&nbsp;that, after falling for a&nbsp;, they were targeted by the con artist to purchase bogus software through CashApp. Another victim tried to buy concert tickets from a seller who claimed to only accept CashApp payments. “I did not know what that was at the time,” wrote the victim. “I was told I could cancel the transaction at any time. I sent the $350.00 for the tickets and was instant blocked.”Another CashApp scam users need to be aware of involves fake customer support numbers. When people experience a problem with the app, they may search online for help. The scam tracker has seen cases where people comes across a phony number online, make a call, turn over their login information and end up getting tricked into sending money.The BBB offers the following tips for protecting yourself while using CashApp:If you’ve been a victim of a scam that used CashApp, you can report it to the BBB at&nbsp;.Suggest a Correction× Close Ad

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. () — In the middle of a pandemic, we’ve seen more people transition to apps to make payments instead of using conventional cash. Along with the change comes an increase in scams.One of the latest, according to the Better Business Bureau scam tracker, involves the popular CashApp. The BBB says scammers are finding ways to abuse users’ unfamiliarity with the fairly new payment tool.The BBB says it’s tracking scams that involve people requesting payments through CashApp. When a victim makes that payment, the scammer immediately blocks them.For example, one target recently...

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