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February 6, 2023

How to safely use payment apps

  • While payment apps are convenient, they also carry risks if you use them without first vetting who exactly you are sending money to.
    • By KIMBERLY PALMER
    NerdWallet

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    Scams are common on peer-to-peer payment apps, but you can keep your money safe by avoiding questionable payment requests, only sending money to people you know and upgrading your privacy settings.

    As a frequent PayPal user, I wasn't surprised to see a payment request on the app pop up. But when I read it, I knew something was wrong.


     
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