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What is the safest way to send money to someone?

For people you know in the US, Zelle (inside your bank's app) and Venmo are fast, but payments are like cash and usually cannot be reversed if you are scammed. For money abroad, Wise shows the real exchange rate and low fees up front. Only send money to people you have met in person.

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  • Scammers ask for Zelle, gift cards, wire transfers and crypto because the money cannot be pulled back.
  • Never "refund" an overpayment from a stranger. The original payment will bounce later.

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