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Consumer Reports warns against TikTok scams involving Zelle, Cash App payouts

Published: September 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM

Free money from Zelle or Cash App just for filling out a government form? That’s what some TikTok videos claim. But Consumer Reports has a warning: it’s not a windfall — it’s simply not true.

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