Chase Bank may block Zelle payments to social media contacts

Chase will start blocking Zelle payments over social media
Chase Bank is going to make it harder to use Zelle for transactions stemming from social media. In an update to its policy on Zelle, Chase says it may “decline or block” payments related to purchases from social media marketplaces or messaging apps,
Chase to restrict Zelle payments stemming from social media
Chase has warned customers that it will start blocking payments to social media contacts through the Zelle P2P network over fraud concerns.
Chase Says Making Payments Over Social Media Is Too Messy, Will Block Zelle Transactions
The policy, which will go into effect on March 23rd, 2025, will mark a level of increased scrutiny from Chase on any transaction that appears to be for an online purchase made through social media—whether that is buying something from an online marketplace or making a trade with a connection from a Reddit community.
Chase to Block Zelle Payments From Social Media Apps
"If you are sending a Zelle payment from your Chase account that is identified as originating from contact through social media, we may, in our discretion, delay, decline, or block that payment," according to a revised Zelle service agreement first spotted by BleepingComputer.
Chase To Block Zelle Social Media Transactions To Combat Fraudulent Payments
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Chase and Zelle, accusing the companies of failing "to protect consumers from widespread fraud."
Tech Bytes: Chase will soon block Zelle payments to sellers on social media
In today's Tech Bytes, ABC's Andrew Dymburt has the shares, Chase will soon block Zelle payments to sellers on social media and more.
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