Ignore or decline stranger interactions: Never accept unexpected payments from unknown users. Instead, report them to Venmo support. Similarly, decline suspicious payment requests, since scammers often impersonate friends or family. If a familiar account requests money, verify authenticity outside the app .

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Venmo debuted several new debit card benefits and expanded the ability to make payments with retailers such as TikTok Shop and Uber. The updates signal Venmo is trying to become more of a full-service fintech service,

Venmo, the digital payments platform owned by PayPal, launched a new campaign featuring “The White Lotus” stars Aimee Lou Wood and Patrick Schwarzenegger meant to celebrate the app’s various commerce solutions, according to a press release.