August 26, 2025
By David Purdum, ESPN: The NCAA and online payment service Venmo announced a partnership Tuesday aiming to combat abuse and harassment of college athletes, some of whom have reported receiving unwanted requests for money from losing bettors and solicitation for inside information.
The NCAA-Venmo partnership features a dedicated hotline for athletes to report abuse and harassment, education on account security, and increased monitoring. Venmo’s security team will monitor social media trends and events during games, such as last-second missed field goals, that have triggered surges in unwanted interactions.
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