10 Hacks Every Venmo User Should Know
Venmo is among the most widely used peer-to-peer payment platforms, used for everything from splitting bills to making purchases from merchants both small and large. The app has a number of built-in features that make it easier to manage expenses, collect funds, and keep your data private and money safe along the way, but they aren't always obvious. Here are 10 tips and tricks you can use to get the most out of Venmo. Make your Friends list private to protect your account from scammers By default, Venmo makes your friends list public, which means it is visible to anyone logged into Venmo. Scammers can capitalize on this by impersonating people you know—using their name, profile picture, and similar username—and trick you into sending money to fake accounts. To hide this list, go to Me > Settings > Privacy > Friends List and tap Private . You can also hide your profile from others' lists using the toggle on this same screen. Update your privacy settings to hide bo...