Fraudsters Exploit Tap-to-Pay Systems to Inflate Street Donation Charges

Scammers are manipulating contactless payment terminals to drastically increase donation amounts, prompting warnings for charities and donors to verify transaction totals before completing payments.

28 Aug, 07:02 — 28 Aug, 07:02

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Scammers are hijacking tap-to-pay donations to turn a $20 gift into a $2,000 charge—here’s how to protect your money

As tap-to-pay makes street donations effortless, fraudsters are quietly inflating charges.

By Sydney Lake

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Fraudsters Exploit Tap-to-Pay Systems to Inflate Street Donation Charges

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Scammers are hijacking tap-to-pay donations to turn a $20 gift into a $2,000 charge—here’s how to protect your money

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