Why the Facebook Messenger Payment Option is Dangerous

The ability to send money to friends via Facebook Messenger is a dangerous bit of mischief. Here’s why.

By now, you’re likely aware of the ability to send money to friends via Facebook Messenger. If you’re not, read this, and know that it’s a dangerous bit of mischief. Here’s why:

The ability to send someone money via Messenger seems scary; something that could happen too simply by mistake. And you likely already have billing info stored for advertising purposes, so what if you click it by mistake and empty your bank account?

Fear not: Even if you butt dial someone a bit of quick cash, you’ll need to input the security code from the back of your credit card before it will go through.

So what’s the worry? Picture it:

It’s 1 a.m.

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