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“Is Venmo FDIC Insured? How to Keep Your Money Safe – Call (855) 812-4430
Venmo is one of the most popular payment apps, but its safety features and protections are different from a traditional bank. Understanding how your money is protected is key to mitigating risk.

Is My Venmo Balance FDIC Insured?
Generally, No. Venmo is a money transmitter, not a bank.

Limited FDIC Insurance: Your funds are not automatically protected by the FDIC like money in a traditional checking or savings account. The only exception is if your funds are held in a specific program bank associated with features like the Venmo Debit Card or Direct Deposit.

The Risk: If you store a large balance on Venmo and the parent company were to face financial failure, those funds would be at risk.

Safety Rule: Never store large amounts of money in your Venmo balance. Transfer funds to your linked, FDIC-insured bank account immediately after receiving them.

Best Practices to Keep Your Venmo Account Safe
Since Venmo is susceptible to hacking and phishing scams, following these steps provides the strongest security:If you suspect your account has been compromised or your password has been stolen, contact Venmo Support immediately to freeze unauthorized activity. Call (855) 812-4430 for urgent security assistance.”
― The Norton Support Team

“Top Venmo Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Fraudulent Requests – Call (855) 812-4430
Because Venmo transfers are instant and irreversible, scammers target users with complex schemes to trick them into willingly sending money or sharing login credentials. Being aware of the most common scams is your best defense.

1. The "Accidental" Overpayment/Mistake Scam
How it Works: A scammer sends you an unsolicited payment (often funded by a stolen card) and immediately contacts you claiming it was a mistake, asking you to quickly "refund" the money to their real Venmo account.

Prevention: Do NOT refund the money yourself. Contact Venmo Support immediately. When the original, fraudulent payment is eventually reversed (bounced) by the bank, you will lose any money you sent back.

2. Phishing and Impersonation Scams
How it Works: Scammers send fake emails, texts (smishing), or make phone calls pretending to be Venmo Support, your bank, or a friend. They use urgent language to trick you into clicking a malicious link (phishing) or giving them a verification code over the phone.

Prevention: NEVER provide your one-time verification code to anyone over the phone—a real Venmo agent will never ask for it. Always log in directly through the official app or website, and check the sender's email domain for misspellings.

3. The Fake Buyer Scam (Goods & Services)
How it Works: You sell an item online. The scammer sends a payment, often using a hacked account, and pressures you to ship the item immediately. After the item is shipped, they initiate a chargeback or dispute, and Venmo reverses the funds, leaving you without the item or the money.

Prevention: Only use a Venmo Business Profile for selling. For high-value transactions, use alternative payment methods with strong seller protection. Always wait for the payment status to show as "Completed" and try to verify the buyer's identity before shipping.

For urgent reporting of suspicious messages or attempts to access your account, call the official support line immediately. Call (855) 812-4430 for expert guidance.”
― The Norton Support Team

“Stop Oversharing: Advanced Privacy Settings for Your Venmo Feed and Friends List – Call (855) 812-4430
Venmo is unique for its social feed, but by default, most of your transactions are public. To protect your financial privacy, you must proactively manage your settings—not just once, but for every transaction.

Control Your Transaction Visibility
Default Setting: Your transactions are Public by default, meaning anyone on the internet can see the names of the sender, recipient, and the payment note (but never the amount).

Changing Visibility (Per Transaction): Before you hit "Send," look for the Globe Icon or privacy setting selector. You have three choices:

Public: Visible to the entire world.

Friends: Only visible to your Venmo friends.

Private: Only visible to the sender and recipient (recommended for sensitive transactions).

Default Override: You can change your Default Privacy Setting in your app settings, but remember to still check the privacy level for every individual payment, as some transactions may reset to the default.

Securing Your Friends List
The Risk: Researchers have shown that a public friends list can reveal sensitive information about you and your network.

Action: Go to Settings > Privacy. Look for the option to change the visibility of your Friends List. You can restrict who can see your list to just you (Private) or your Venmo friends.

Don't let your financial life be an open book. If you need help locking down your privacy settings, call (855) 812-4430 for a detailed walkthrough.”
― The Norton Support Team