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Coverage dated October 2, 2022 to October 3, 2022

Fraud, Scam Cases Increasing on Zelle, Senate Report Finds

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Since being launched in June 2017, Zelle has become a popular way for bank customers to send money to friends and family. Almost $500 billion in funds were sent via Zelle in 2021.

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  1. FOX Business

    Zelle fraud on rise, according to Massachusetts senator (opens FOX Business)

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    A report from Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's office alleged fraud and scam incidents are becoming more frequent on the payment service Zelle.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Fraud, Scam Cases Increasing on Zelle, Senate Report Finds (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Since being launched in June 2017, Zelle has become a popular way for bank customers to send money to friends and family. Almost $500 billion in funds were sent via Zelle in 2021.

  3. CBS News

    Zelle faces surge in fraud and scams, Senate report finds (opens CBS News)

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    Customers who get ripped off using the bank-run online payment system seldom get their money back, lawmaker claims.

  4. WMUR

    Zelle fraud is rising. And banks aren't coming to the rescue (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    A report found that the large banks who partly own Zelle have been reluctant to compensate customers who have been victims of fraud or scams.

  5. Boston

    Fraud, scam cases increasing on Zelle, report from Warren's office finds (opens Boston)

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    Since its June 2017 launch, Zelle has become a popular way for bank customers to send money to friends and family.

  6. KVIA El Paso

    Fraud and theft running rampant on Zelle (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    CNN -- Fraud and theft are causing some major problems for Zelle. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Office looked into the issue. Warren's Office found that data from large banks found fraud is increasing on Zelle and banks are not providing refunds. This could be a violation of federal law.

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