Sent money to a scammer

I was making a purchase to get dropped off which was my package and i was told they were pulling in and when i sent my money to them they stopped responding back

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Mar 2, 2025 9:21 PM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2025 9:32 PM

If you mean that you sent money using Apple Cash by using the Messages app, that is a private transaction between 2 people and Apple specifically states to never send money to someone you do not know. There are no protections with Cash transactions like you would find with a Credit Card charge.


Apple Cash person-to-person payments are like any other private transaction between two people, so only send and receive money with people you know. 

Send and receive money with Apple Cash - Apple Support


Apple Cash is managed by Green Dot Bank and you can talk to them if you wish, but I honestly have not seen where they were able to refund any money that you had sent.

Contact Green Dot Bank by calling (877) 233-8552


In the future, NEVER send money to someone you do not know. That is the one rule for using Apple Cash that will prevent you from ever being scammed.

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Mar 2, 2025 9:32 PM in response to krystle139

If you mean that you sent money using Apple Cash by using the Messages app, that is a private transaction between 2 people and Apple specifically states to never send money to someone you do not know. There are no protections with Cash transactions like you would find with a Credit Card charge.


Apple Cash person-to-person payments are like any other private transaction between two people, so only send and receive money with people you know. 

Send and receive money with Apple Cash - Apple Support


Apple Cash is managed by Green Dot Bank and you can talk to them if you wish, but I honestly have not seen where they were able to refund any money that you had sent.

Contact Green Dot Bank by calling (877) 233-8552


In the future, NEVER send money to someone you do not know. That is the one rule for using Apple Cash that will prevent you from ever being scammed.

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