I’ve been playing craps for years, but it has only been recently that I’ve had players asking me – “Do you have Cash App?”
I didn’t know what Cash App was the first time someone asked me, but my gut told me to beware. This has become much more frequent over the last couple of months, so I started digging to figure out what they were trying to do.
The short version – A player tells you they will send you payment via Cash App in exchange for chips. They’ll send you payment, you can even verify receipt, then hand them chips. After they walk away, they cancel the transaction and get their money back, leaving you empty handed.
How Do Cash App Scams Work?
1. Fake Cash App Transactions
- The scammer might show you a fake Cash App confirmation screen or send a fraudulent “payment received” email.
- These can be crafted to look authentic but are not actual payments.
- You trade chips before verifying that the funds are genuinely in your account.
2. Chargebacks or Disputes
- The scammer sends you money on Cash App and gets the chips, but later disputes the transaction with their bank or Cash App, claiming it was unauthorized.
- In many cases, Cash App sides with the sender, reversing the transaction and leaving you without the money.
3. Overpayment or Refund Scam
- The scammer might “accidentally” send you more money than agreed and ask you to send back the difference.
- Their original payment could later be reversed (e.g., due to a stolen card or account), leaving you out of pocket for the refunded amount, and the chips you handed them.
4. Fraudulent or Stolen Accounts
- The scammer could be using a stolen Cash App account to send you money.
- Once the true account holder discovers the fraud, the payment will be reversed, and you’ll lose the chips.
How to Protect Yourself
Refuse the Offer: Politely decline and suggest they go to the casino cashier instead.
Stay Alert: Scammers often prey on trust and urgency, so if something feels off, trust your instincts.
Read more about other Cash App scams outside of the casino.
Final Thoughts
Unless you truly know an individual and thoroughly trust them, don’t hand someone chips for a Cash App transaction. Or any other digital transaction for that matter. This scam isn’t limited to Cash App.
If you are a player who tips the dealers, your generosity may be viewed by scammers as a vulnerability they can exploit. You should definitely tip your dealers, but don’t let other players take advantage of your good nature.
Good luck at the tables!
