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Tap-to-pay charity scam can cost you thousands
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Tap-to-pay devices used by charitable organizations have been involved in transactions where initial donations of $15 to $20 resulted in charges of up to $5,000, according to reports of the scheme. Victims discovered the unauthorized charges after multiple transactions accumulated on their payment cards. The scam typically involved compromised point-of-sale terminals at charity collection points.
Original reporting: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/tap-to-pay-charity-scam-cost-thousands
