Consumers and small businesses sent $806 billion across 2.9 billion Zelle transactions in 2023, both up 28% from 2022.
Consumers reported losing $210 million to scams across all payment apps in 2023, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission.
The new bill aims to amend the law to make banks more liable for all financial transactions, whether they're authorized or unauthorized.
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In the meantime, the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act will go to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review.
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