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Someone sent me money by mistake. Should I send it back?

Short answer

Don’t send it back yourself. Contact the app or your bank; the payment may be fraudulent.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

FTC consumer advice: payment app scamsconsumer.ftc.gov
ReportFraud.ftc.govreportfraud.ftc.gov
CFPB: money transfers and appsconsumerfinance.gov