That Payment Request Might Be Fake: What to Look for Before You Send Money

(StatePoint) Digital payments are part of everyday life. Fraud experts warn that scammers are increasingly inserting themselves into these routine digital payment transactions, redirecting money in ways that can be difficult to recover.ping

Many payment scams start with a message that looks real. It may appear to come from a vendor, service provider or someone you are already working with. The message asks you to send a payment or update payment details.

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