Chicago police warn of Venmo scam in Wrigleyville, Lake View

CHICAGO - A unique scam is happening on Chicago's North Side.

Police say scammers are asking people for money, using the app Venmo, in Wrigleyville and Lake View.

During the scam, the victim hands their phone to the suspect, so they can enter their account information.

The suspect then transfers a much larger sum of money to themselves without permission.

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There have been several reports of this scam in Lake View and near Wrigley Field.

Police say the easiest way to avoid this crime is to not give your personal property to people you don't know.