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A user reported a Zelle refund scam on Nextdoor where a scammer attempted to obtain their Zelle information by posing as a buyer for a book. The scammer sent a fake email claiming a payment hold required an additional $500 to resolve, which the user recognized as fraudulent.

A union treasurer from Rosendale stole nearly $100,000 from a business account and has been charged with grand larceny.

A user attempted to sell an aquarium setup for $80 on Facebook Marketplace, but encountered a scam involving fake Cash App payment alerts. The scammer sent a text from a random number claiming payment was sent, then restricted the account and demanded an additional $500 to release funds. The user identified red flags like poor grammar, a non-Cash App number, and a suspicious support call, later confirmed by Cash App as a scam.