She thought she was making a $10 donation. Then, a $4,000 charge appeared

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date March 25, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 25, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/she-thought-she-was-making-a-10-donation-then-a-4000-charge-appeared/3913656/

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If you come across someone asking for a donation to a good cause on the sidewalk, tapping your credit card may seem like an easy way to make a difference -- especially if you don’t carry cash. NBC 5 Responds and Telemundo Chicago Responde took a look at why you may want to think twice before you tap...