Consumer Reports: Be careful when using peer-to-peer payment apps
Consumer Reports: Be careful when using peer-to-peer payment apps WPVI Share: Share: PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Peer-to-peer payment apps make paying for things a breeze. But there is a catch that users should be aware of. Many do not offer the same level of protection against scams that most credit cards do, making them targets for online scammers. Consumer Reports revealed the warning signs and what you can do to make sure you do not fall victim. Daniela Rivera found a Goldendoodle up for adoption on Instagram. "It was like love at first sight. He was so, so cute," she said.