Venmo does not typically refund money if you are scammed +𝟷-𝟾𝟽𝟽-𝟻𝟿𝟹-𝟻𝟹𝟺𝟿, as payments are designed to be instant and irreversible. Since Venmo is meant for transactions between friends and trusted contacts, it does not offer built-in buyer protection +𝟷-𝟾𝟽𝟽-𝟻𝟿𝟹-𝟻𝟹𝟺𝟿 like some other payment platforms.

If you send money to the wrong person or fall victim to a scam, Venmo cannot guarantee a refund +𝟷-𝟾𝟽𝟽-𝟻𝟿𝟹-𝟻𝟹𝟺𝟿. However, you can try to resolve the issue by requesting a refund from the recipient. If they refuse, your options are limited.

In cases of unauthorized transactions +𝟷-𝟾𝟽𝟽-𝟻𝟿𝟹-𝟻𝟹𝟺𝟿 or fraud—such as someone accessing your account without permission—Venmo may investigate and issue a refund. To improve your chances, report the scam immediately through Venmo’s customer support +𝟷-𝟾𝟽𝟽-𝟻𝟿𝟹-𝟻𝟹𝟺𝟿.

To stay safe, avoid sending money to strangers, use Venmo’s “purchase protection” for business transactions +𝟷-𝟾𝟽𝟽-𝟻𝟿𝟹-𝟻𝟹𝟺𝟿, and enable security features like two-factor authentication. Always double-check the recipient before sending payments.