AI chatbot fraud: the ‘gift card’ subcription that may cost you dear
2026-05-03 · AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
Turns out subscribing to Claude doesn't just cost you $20/month — it might also come with surprise $200 gift card charges on your credit card. One family discovered mysterious payments after signing up, and they're apparently not alone. Nothing says 'AI revolution' like unexplained billing fraud riding on your chatbot subscription.