Cash APP is one of many apps for sending and receiving money, but is only available in the U.K. and the U.S.A. currently.

You can create a free account and then instantly send or receive money from other users within the same country.

 

Common Scams with Cash APP

1.      Fake Cash APP Support

Cash APP does not really offer support to its users, so criminals create false Facebook groups, websites etc. pretending to be Cash App support. They ask for you login details and then use that to take control of your account and siphon off as much money as they can.

Sometimes, these scammers ask you to download a screen sharing APP, so they can have access to your phone, under the guise of “helping you.” Once installed they can steal your confidential information.

2.      Identity Check

Scammers may set up false games, quizzes, competitions etc. If you respond to one of these, the scammer may request that you send them a token amount of money to prove your identity. This approach is only used by scammers. Never send money to an unknown person.

3.      Super Cash APP Friday

A popular event on Twitter and Instagram is Super Cash APP Friday, where the official Cash APP account hosts a sweepstakes to win cash prizes. This sweepstakes encourages users to follow and share a post, and they are entered into a sweepstakes to win money.

However, scammers create fake accounts on these social platforms and then send private messages to users who have shared Cash APPs giveaway social post. The scammers will tell you that you won a cash prize in a separate giveaway, but to get it, you have to give them your full details or just send them a small amount of money first to verify your identity. Once you send them money, the account is blocked you and your cash is gone.

Tips On Using Cash APP Safely

• Only send funds to people you know
• Turn on the security features. E.g. using a PIN or fingerprint to make transactions
• Enable email and text notifications so that you will be notified of any suspicious behaviour

If you have any experiences with these scams do let me know, by email.