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PSA: My neighbor's kid got a $30 charge for a 'digital wallet' reload he didn't approve
He was showing me his phone bill yesterday, and there was a line item for a payment app he barely uses. He said it happened after he linked his debit card to a game on his tablet last month. The game just took the money without a second prompt. It made me think these micro-transactions are getting way too easy to trigger, especially for younger users. Has anyone else seen unexpected charges pop up from linked payment methods in apps?
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casey_harris1mo ago
It feels like the whole system is designed to be a bit sneaky now. They make it simple to link a card but then hide the actual spending behind one extra click. That's how these small charges add up without anyone really noticing.
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the_karen1mo ago
Ugh that's so frustrating, did he contact his bank? I had something similar happen with a subscription that kept charging after I canceled. I called my card company, explained it was an unauthorized charge, and they reversed it and sent me a new card number. Now I use virtual card numbers for any app or game link, it stops them from pulling more money later. Honestly these companies bank on people not fighting the small charges.
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charles_kelly431mo ago
Wait they sent you a whole new card number? That's wild, I've never heard of that happening before!
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