These "smishing" (SMS phishing) attacks often use the following tactics:

including the phone number and report it by emailing the image to phishing@venmo.com . Delete the message immediately after reporting it.

Phishing messages often use impersonal greetings like "Dear user".

The text may claim your account is about to be charged for a large sum (e.g., $500) and that you must click a link to "cancel" or "decline" the withdrawal.

If you have received a message or seen a prompt titled please proceed with extreme caution as this is likely a phishing scam . Official security alerts from Venmo and law enforcement agencies warn that such messages are designed to steal your login credentials and financial information. How the Scam Works