Can you get scammed on Zelle? A class action lawsuit claims Bank of America failed to warn customers about the risks of sending money through the app.

Some Zelle scam victims have been able to get their money back from Bank of America. Others didn't have the same luck but the bank won't say why.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Bank of America has offered refunds to only some of the victims of a scam that uses quick-payment app Zelle to transfer funds out of their accounts. SAN JOSE, Calif.

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Bank of America started sending fraud alerts to Zelle users after the scam exploded last year. Now imposters are using them as part of the scheme. "I trust nothing that the bank sends me right now.

At the airport she got a text saying, "Bank of America fraud alert. Did you just attempt a Zelle transaction of $3,500? Please reply yes or no." ...

The lawsuit revives a case that the CFPB dismissed earlier this year and seeks restitution for affected consumers.

Now, Bank of America is defending a federal class-action lawsuit claiming it encourages customers to use Zelle without warning about the "huge security risks" of linking Zelle to a bank account.

Bank of America customer Jiaming Chong sold a camera online. He never got paid for the camera and lost another thousand dollars. In total, he lost $4,200.