Federal Probe into Banks’ Protection Against Zelle Scams: Are They Doing Enough? 🛡️

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Summary:

  1. Probe into Zelle-Related Scams
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is investigating whether banks like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo are adequately protecting customers from Zelle scams, particularly focusing on their speed in shutting down scammers’ accounts.

  2. High Stakes in Fraud Prevention
    Despite Zelle’s claim that only 0.05% of its transactions involve fraud, with $806 billion transferred in 2023, this percentage translates to a substantial $403 million potentially lost to scams, raising concerns about consumer protection.

  3. Reimbursement Challenges
    Banks generally refuse to reimburse customers for authorized payments made to scammers through Zelle, sparking criticism, as victims must act swiftly to report scams before the funds are withdrawn.

Read more at: Yahoo News