User claims OpenAI fraudulently charged $345, refunded after a week
Priority-Stock · reddit · 2026-08-27
A user reported unauthorized charges of $345 USD by OpenAI. After days of disputing with an AI support chatbot and involving their bank's fraud department, the funds were refunded after a week. The user complained about the lack of a human explanation, apology, or compensation, calling the experience 'pathetic' and urging others to check their accounts.
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