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She thought she donated $50. A tap-to-pay scam took $1,000 instead
Experts warn tap-to-pay scams are spreading as victims can lose money quickly when thieves pressure them to approve fake donations.
- A young woman in Detroit lost $1,100 after being approached at a retail store by two men soliciting donations, believing she was authorizing only a $50 payment through tap-to-pay technology.
- Fraudsters exploit tap-to-pay systems by rushing victims through transactions or distracting them with stories, manipulating the payment device to charge far more than the intended donation amount.
- Amy Nofziger, senior director of victim support at a consumer protection organization, advises the public to check the exact dollar amount on the device screen before tapping and never feel pressured to finalize payment quickly.
- Nofziger recommends preparing a refusal script to decline unsolicited requests for money while in public; if someone insists on using a mobile wallet, experts suggest walking away immediately.
- Experts warn tap-to-pay donation scams are gaining popularity as fraudsters find new ways to target unsuspecting individuals, urging consumers to remain vigilant and avoid interactions with unknown people on the street.
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