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Unauthorized Claude Pro gift card fraud
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Unauthorized Claude Pro gift card purchases have been made from user accounts without consent, with reports surfacing on Hacker News indicating a potential fraud scheme targeting Claude subscription holders. The incidents suggest either account compromise or a vulnerability in Anthropic's gift card purchase system.
- Multiple users reported unauthorized Claude Pro gift card charges on their accounts as of May 3, 2026
- Fraudsters appear to be purchasing gift cards rather than direct subscriptions, suggesting targeting of gift card system specifically
- Victims discovered unauthorized transactions without initiating any gift card purchases themselves
- Issue reported publicly on Hacker News, indicating broader awareness among Claude user community