Paid wrong person on Venmo

[Anonymous]

We did that with our rent once. My husband PayPal’d the wrong person. Who never responded- and accepted transaction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Were the funds inadvertently sent to a person that he knows? Only my known contacts show in Cash App, so it would be near impossible to send money to a stranger.

My cousin's son mistakenly sent me $30 once, which I promptly returned.

No. In fact, this person probably lives on the other side of the world. We are never getting this money back.

[Anonymous]

Maybe I'm the odd one but I mostly deal with strangers on Venmo. People I'm buying/selling things with or a quick cash exchange for tickets to kid event, a random end of season coach gift with a team mom I barely know, etc. Most of my dealings are not with contacts so I can see how this would happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I'm the odd one but I mostly deal with strangers on Venmo. People I'm buying/selling things with or a quick cash exchange for tickets to kid event, a random end of season coach gift with a team mom I barely know, etc. Most of my dealings are not with contacts so I can see how this would happen.

Same but the dollar amounts are like $20. Basically the amount of money I would stuff in my kids backpack.

What was $3000 that took Venmo and was such a rush??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I'm the odd one but I mostly deal with strangers on Venmo. People I'm buying/selling things with or a quick cash exchange for tickets to kid event, a random end of season coach gift with a team mom I barely know, etc. Most of my dealings are not with contacts so I can see how this would happen.

Same but the dollar amounts are like $20. Basically the amount of money I would stuff in my kids backpack.

What was $3000 that took Venmo and was such a rush??

OP here. Deck repairs and refinishing. I'm just flabbergasted that this happened. It is a shocking mistake. An Uncle Billy/It's a Wonderful Life kind of mistake. But not so endearing. And it really wasn't a rush. The very kind, very talented guy who did our deck said a check was fine. Husband thought it would be nice to pay him quick because he did such a great job instead of making him wait for a check.

[Anonymous]

Omg OP I feel so badly for you! I obsessively check the addresses and info for even $10 sent via PayPal because I am terrified of making a mistake. (Not saying that to sound superior- I think these “convenience” payment methods are TOO quick/easy.

[Anonymous]

How could Venmo not offer any protection, like hold the cash for a few hours before completing the transfer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How could Venmo not offer any protection, like hold the cash for a few hours before completing the transfer?

Yes! That would have been great. Anyway, we have learned a HUGE lesson here. Just when you think you're a bonafide adult...you erroneously and irresponsibly send a Ukrainian stranger lady thousands of dollars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Omg OP I feel so badly for you! I obsessively check the addresses and info for even $10 sent via PayPal because I am terrified of making a mistake. (Not saying that to sound superior- I think these “convenience” payment methods are TOO quick/easy.

Thanks! To make myself feel better, I'm imagining this Ukrainian woman doing heroic things with the money to vanquish the Russian menace. Slava Ukraini!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We did that with our rent once. My husband PayPal’d the wrong person. Who never responded- and accepted transaction.

Doesn’t PayPal allow you to contest a transaction? That’s why I prefer it to Venmo for large amounts.

[Anonymous]

I hope the person who got it was in a bad place and your money will truly help them.

[Anonymous]

And this is why I don't Venmo.

If you can't cash a check or meet me in person for cash, you don't need my money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We did that with our rent once. My husband PayPal’d the wrong person. Who never responded- and accepted transaction.

Doesn’t PayPal allow you to contest a transaction? That’s why I prefer it to Venmo for large amounts.

You can. But it’s difficult to get that to work in your favor. We lost our money.

[Anonymous]

I don't like Venmo for many reasons, I only use Zelle. I guess maybe this could happen on Zelle too but I kind of doubt it. I think the process is a little more foolproof.

[Anonymous]

I had this happen once and I texted to person and explained the mistake and she paid me the same amount.