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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 14 MIN

32 - Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Mastery: Zelle & Venmo Safety

from Making Sense of your Cents · host First Century Bank

Peer-to-peer (P2P) apps like Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App have revolutionized how we split dinner bills and pay friends back—but are you using them safely? In this episode, we break down the reality of P2P payments: why they should be treated like digital cash, the common "accidental payment" scam, and the specific settings you need to lock down in your apps today. Tune in to learn how to verify your recipients, why you should never use these apps for business transactions with strangers, and our simple "$1 Test" workflow to keep your money exactly where it belongs. Send us Fan MailIs your sensitive financial data sitting in an unsecured mailbox? Switching to e-Statements is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself from identity theft. Moving your records from the street into our high-security digital vault provides faster access, clears the clutter, and keeps your information safe. Subscribe today, wherever you listen to your podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcast, etc.) and send your questions to [email protected].

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Peer-to-peer (P2P) apps like Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App have revolutionized how we split dinner bills and pay friends back—but are you using them safely? In this episode, we break down the reality of P2P payments: why they should be treated like digital cash, the common "accidental payment" scam, and the specific settings you need to lock down in your apps today. Tune in to learn how to verify your recipients, why you should never use these apps for business transactions with strangers, and o...

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