{"id":2422246,"date":"2023-03-06T19:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T00:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xlera8.com\/senators-call-on-regulators-to-address-zelle-fraud-risks\/"},"modified":"2023-03-20T16:07:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T20:07:59","slug":"senators-call-on-regulators-to-address-zelle-fraud-risks","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/senators-call-on-regulators-to-address-zelle-fraud-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Senators Call on Regulators to Address Zelle Fraud Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In recent months, a growing number of senators have called on regulators to take action to address the growing risk of fraud associated with the popular digital payment platform, Zelle. The platform, which is owned by Early Warning Services, LLC, is used by millions of consumers to quickly and easily send money to friends, family, and businesses. However, the platform has been increasingly targeted by scammers who use it to steal money from unsuspecting users.<\/p>\n<p>In a letter sent to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a group of senators led by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) expressed their concerns about the lack of consumer protections for Zelle users. The senators noted that while Zelle does offer some basic security features, such as two-factor authentication and fraud monitoring, these measures are not enough to protect consumers from fraud. They argued that the CFPB and FTC should take steps to ensure that Zelle users are adequately protected from fraud.<\/p>\n<p>The senators also called on the regulators to require Zelle to provide more robust consumer protections, such as stronger authentication measures and better fraud monitoring. They also urged the regulators to require Zelle to provide more information to consumers about how to protect themselves from fraud. Finally, they asked the regulators to consider requiring Zelle to provide reimbursement for any losses that result from fraud.<\/p>\n<p>The senators\u2019 call for action is a welcome development for consumers who use Zelle. As digital payments become increasingly popular, it is essential that regulators ensure that consumers are adequately protected from fraud. By taking steps to strengthen consumer protections for Zelle users, regulators can help ensure that consumers can use the platform with confidence.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"plato-post-bottom-links\">\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-amplifi\">SEO Powered Content &amp; PR Distribution. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amplifipr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Amplified Today.<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-platoblockchain\">Platoblockchain. Web3 Metaverse Intelligence. 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