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How to keep your Venmo account private
As if things weren’t embarrassing enough for national security adviser Michael Waltz, what with inviting a journalist into a private policy group chat and all, Wired discovered that his Venmo account was wide open, revealing the names of “hundreds of Waltz’s personal and professional associates.” Venmo is a popular and convenient way to transfer money to friends and vendors, but…
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Common Venmo scams and how to avoid them
Lost money to a Venmo scammer? You’re not alone. In 2023, Americans lost over $5.8 billion to digital payment fraud, with peer-to-peer apps like Venmo becoming prime targets for scammers. These criminals are getting craftier, but you can outsmart them by learning their tactics. Think of this guide as your personal fraud prevention toolkit. We’ll walk through the most common…
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Who Can See What You Do on Venmo?
Since then, Venmo has slowly made some changes to its app, including clearer privacy disclosures. And it removed its social feed of all users’ payment histories in July 2021, shortly after BuzzFeed journalists reported finding President Biden’s Venmo account in less than 10 minutes using nothing more than the app’s search function. Social feeds are now limited to your personal…
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How to Make Your Venmo Information Private
1. Go to the “Me” tab. 2. Tap the “Settings” gear icon at the top right-hand corner. 3. Tap “Privacy.” 4. Under “Past Transactions,” choose “Change All to Private.” 5. A small window at the bottom will appear, asking you to confirm your selection. Click on “Change All to Private” again. 6. Another window will appear that reads: “All of…
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