Editorial: Venmo scams on the rise

Published in the North Reading Transcript published on March 12, 2026

North Reading Police Lt. Joe Thibodeau is alerting the public that Venmo scams are on the rise. He shares the following tips on how residents can avoid being victimized by such scams.

Common Venmo scams include “accidental” money transfers, fake buyer/seller overpayments, phishing emails…

 

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