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7 On Your Side: Video shows candy kids pulling off newest scam
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The young suspects suckered a woman into handing over her cellphone for a small donation and then drained her bank account dry.

Two teens selling candy and asking for donations via Venmo or Zelle are accused of draining a victim's bank account in NYC. Nina Pineda has 7 On Your Side.If you're like a lot of us with a sweet tooth and a generous heart, you might have bought a chocolate bar from kids raising money for their school sports team.

Since we are linked to cash apps, passing off your phone is like leaving your front door open for anyone to walk in. This victim says she had $1,800 stolen in 60 seconds. "So I thought about it for a minute and I said, 'sure I can donate a little bit through Zelle,' Then, I asked what their phone number was because I don't know how to send them the money," Alejandra said."They told me they can enter the phone number themselves, so I give them the phone," she said."Later I go to the grocery store and realize all my money is gone," Alejandra said.

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