Cash App Scams

This scam involves fake Cash App accounts contacting users who participate in the official Cash App Friday giveaway on Instagram or Twitter. The scammers claim that the users have won a prize, but they need to pay a small fee or sign in to a fake Cash App link to claim it. Once the users send the money or enter their login credentials, the scammers block them and steal their money or information.

This scam involves scammers promising to multiply users’ money if they send them a certain amount via Cash App. The scammers may claim to have a special technique, insider knowledge, or access to a secret program that allows them to flip money quickly and easily. However, once the users send the money, the scammers disappear with it and never send anything back.

This scam involves scammers posing as Cash App customer service representatives and contacting users via phone, email, social media, ½text messages, or other channels. The scammers may ask for sensitive information, such as sign-in codes, debit card numbers, PINs, bank account details, or social security numbers. They may also ask users to send money to a fake Cash App account or download an application for “remote access” or “test” transactions. The scammers use this information or access to hack into users’ accounts and steal their money or identity.

This scam involves scammers inviting users to join a “cash circle” or a “money pool” where they can earn money by inviting other people to join. The scammers may claim that the cash circle is a legitimate investment opportunity or a charitable cause. However, the cash circle is actually a pyramid scheme or a Ponzi scheme where the scammers collect money from new members and pay out only a fraction of it to old members. Eventually, the cash circle collapses and most members lose their money.

This scam involves scammers posting ads for cute pets or puppies for sale on online platforms like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. The scammers ask interested buyers to send them a deposit via Cash App to reserve the pet or puppy. However, once the buyers send the money, the scammers stop communicating with them and never deliver the pet or puppy.

This scam involves scammers creating fake profiles on dating apps or social media platforms and establishing romantic relationships with unsuspecting users. The scammers may pretend to be someone they are not, such as a military personnel, a doctor, or a celebrity. The scammers may also use stolen photos or videos of real people to make their profiles more convincing. After gaining the trust and affection of their victims, the scammers ask them for money for various reasons, such as travel expenses, medical emergencies, legal fees, or gifts. The scammers may request the money via Cash App or other methods. However, once the victims send the money, the scammers break off contact with them and never meet them in person.

This scam involves scammers sending users unsolicited Cash App debit cards in the mail. The cards may look legitimate and have the users’ names on them. However, they are actually fake cards that are linked to fraudulent Cash App accounts. The scammers may also include instructions on how to activate the cards by calling a phone number or visiting a website. If the users follow these instructions, they may be asked to provide personal information or pay fees that can be used by the scammers to access their real Cash App accounts or steal their identity.

These scams involve scammers posting ads for various items or services on Craigslist or other online marketplaces. The scammers may offer attractive prices or deals that seem too good to be true. The scammers may ask the buyers or sellers to use Cash App as the payment method, claiming that it is safe and convenient. However, the scammers may either not deliver the items or services after receiving the money, or not pay the money after receiving the items or services. The scammers may also send fake Cash App confirmation emails or screenshots to trick the buyers or sellers into thinking that the transaction is completed.

This scam involves scammers posting ads for fake apartment rentals on online platforms like Airbnb or Zillow. The scammers may use stolen photos or videos of real apartments to make their ads more appealing. The scammers may ask interested renters to send them a deposit or a first month’s rent via Cash App to secure the apartment. However, once the renters send the money, the scammers stop communicating with them and never give them access to the apartment.

This scam involves scammers sending users emails, text messages, or social media messages that look like they are from Cash App or other legitimate sources. The messages may contain links or attachments that direct users to fake websites or applications that mimic Cash App’s official ones. The scammers may ask users to sign in to their Cash App accounts, update their information, verify their identity, or claim a reward. However, if the users enter their login credentials or personal information, the scammers can use them to access their Cash App accounts and steal their money or identity.

This scam involves scammers sending users screenshots or videos of fake Cash App balances that show large amounts of money. The scammers may claim that they have won a lottery, inherited a fortune, or received a donation. The scammers may offer to share some of the money with the users if they send them a small fee via Cash App. However, once the users send the money, the scammers block them and never send anything back.

This scam involves scammers promising users high returns on their investments in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies via Cash App. The scammers may claim to have a special software, system, or strategy that can generate profits quickly and easily. The scammers may ask users to send them money via Cash App to buy Bitcoin on their behalf and then send them back their profits. However, once the users send the money, the scammers either disappear with it or ask for more money for various reasons, such as fees, taxes, or upgrades.

This scam involves scammers impersonating Bitcoin celebrities, influencers, or experts on social media platforms like Twitter or YouTube. The scammers may use fake accounts that look like they belong to real people, such as Elon Musk, Michael Saylor, or Anthony Pompliano. The scammers may announce a giveaway or a promotion where they will send back double the amount of Bitcoin that users send them via Cash App. However, once the users send the Bitcoin, the scammers never send anything back.