Recover and Dispute a P2P App Fraud

Use both layers — the in-app claim and the funding bank/card dispute — for the best chance of recovery.

What to do

Reset the password and sign out of all devices in the P2P app
Remove any bank/card the attacker added; remove the old card from saved payments on the funding bank
File the in-app fraud / scam claim using the official flow (PayPal Resolution Center, Cash App Get Help, Venmo Get Help, Zelle via your bank)
Open a separate dispute with the funding bank or card issuer for the same transaction — they can reverse the funding leg
Get reference numbers for both disputes

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