Venmo review: Scam 1

Mr. Emmanuel Amaral presents himself as a car salesman but is, in reality, a professional scam artist. He has been arrested multiple times, including in Suffolk County, New York, and Fort Lauderdale, yet he continues his fraudulent activities with impunity.

Reportedly, there are at least nine complaints against him in Palm Beach County, yet no meaningful action has been taken to warn or protect the public. It is deeply concerning that, despite clear evidence and repeated reports, this individual remains free to scam more people.

It is outrageous that, despite complaints filed with banks and Zelle, and a known history of fraud-related arrests, financial institutions still allow him to maintain accounts and process transactions through Venmo and Zelle. On social media, he flaunts his wealth, allegedly obtained through an insurance lawsuit — but it is likely that this money stems from defrauding insurance companies or scamming the public.

Yet, since authorities fail to act, he continues to exploit people without consequence. Shockingly, there isn't even a public warning about him, leaving more potential victims vulnerable to his schemes.