Why are people posting Venmo on Instagram story?

Why are people posting Venmo on Instagram story?

As it turns out, the reason for the sudden burst of Venmo posts was quite straightforward. The company announced that it would be giving away $100,000 to social media users across Twitter and Instagram.

Is the Venmo Instagram giveaway real?

The contest by Venmo is legit, and people have won hundreds of dollars in the past. Still, many con artists are scamming people in the name of Venmo giveaways. They typically contact people on social media, mainly Instagram, and tell them they’ve won money in the Venmo giveaway.

How do you put a payment link on Instagram stories?

Capture or upload content to your story. Select the sticker tool from the top navigation bar. Tap the “Link” sticker to add your desired link and tap “Done”. Place the sticker on your story — like our other stickers — and tap on the sticker to see color variations.

How do I add a payment link on Instagram?

Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right, to go to your profile. Tap in the top right. Tap Orders and Payments. Tap Payment Settings. Tap Add Payment Method to add a new card or PayPal account, or tap an existing payment method to make an update.

Is it safe to accept Venmo from strangers?

Even Venmo is aware of these scams and puts a warning on its website that Venmo is designed for payments between people who trust each other because there is no protection for the buyer or seller. Therefore, it’s important you don’t accept or give money to strangers who could potentially be scammers.

Why are random bots viewing my Instagram story?

A TikTok video has reminded the world that if random bots keep watching your Instagram story, it’s probably an nemesis/ex/your ex’s new partner/estranged co-worker/jealous type having an anonymous stalk through a third party website. These sites have been around for years, but have kept a relatively low profile.