Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg calls for cash apps to crack down on fraudsters

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is calling on digital payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle and Cash App to implement more consumer protections amid a rise in financial app thefts in New York City.

“No longer is the smartphone itself the most lucrative target for scammers and robbers – it’s the financial apps contained within,” Bragg said in a statement. “Thousands or even tens of thousands can be drained from financial accounts in a matter of seconds with just a few ta