Scams on Zelle, the digital payments app, have apparently gotten so widespread that Chase Bank is moving to block users from sending payments to social media contacts. Chase updated its user policy, indicating it may block these sorts of payments.

In today's Tech Bytes, ABC's Andrew Dymburt has the shares, Chase will soon block Zelle payments to sellers on social media and more.

The policy, which will go into effect on March 23rd, 2025, will mark a level of increased scrutiny from Chase on any transaction that appears to be for an online purchase made through social media—whether that is buying something from an online marketplace or making a trade with a connection from a Reddit community.

JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase) will soon start blocking Zelle payments to social media contacts to combat a significant rise in online scams utilizing the service for fraud.