Crime & Safety

North Texas Woman Loses Thousands To Zelle Text Message Scam

The text message asked, "Did you attempt a Zelle payment for the amount of $2,000?"

(CBS11)

July 25, 20222

On a Saturday in June, Shanna Coulter received a text message from what appeared to be her credit union.

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The text message asked, "Did you attempt a Zelle payment for the amount of $2,000?"

She immediately typed her response, "No." Within minutes, she received a phone call.

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