AI chatbot users face unexpected $200 gift card fraud charges on credit cards.

Users of the Claude AI chatbot have reported unauthorized $200 gift card charges appearing on their credit card bills after subscribing to the service. Victims discovered multiple large payments they did not authorize, raising concerns about potential email hacking and fraud. The company Anthropic, which operates Claude, is implementing new protections to prevent such fraudulent purchases and promises to cancel scam subscriptions and issue refunds. Users are advised to monitor their accounts closely, contact support for suspicious charges, and work with banks to secure their cards and recover funds.