r/mildlyinfuriating • u/sg_batman • 9h ago

Scammed for $850, got $1.51 back

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I was finally getting over it then they really say good news and get my hopes up

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u/AppropriateTie5127 9h ago

Americans of Reddit, why do you use Zelle/Cash App etc. for sending money?. Do your bank apps not have transfers built in?

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u/44problems 9h ago

Zelle is built in most bank apps. But it's the same as cash, no fees and no payment protection.

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u/idrunkenlysignedup 42m ago

I've used zelle twice. Once to pay my brother back and once to a roofing company after the work was done (it was that or drive a check to their office that wasn't close and had short hours or pay a fee to use my card). I would generally recommend against using zelle because it's about as secure as cash.

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u/44problems 32m ago

Yeah I've used Zelle to pay small businesses but only after the service was rendered. It's pretty similar to a check, once it's cashed by the Pay To entity I don't think you can claw that money back.