A major US consumer protection group is warning about a new scam that could see UK consumers' debit and credit cards hit with an unexplained charge of $9.84.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) says the scam relies on the fact that many people do not check their credit card statements in detail.
Criminals use stolen data to charge a card with the small sum of $9.84. When victims investigate where the cash has gone, they find they have unwittingly paid a website promising a lucrative "online program".
The websites promise they will "refund 100% of your last payment", but it is not known whether they do or how many people have tried to claim.
The BBB said: "Victims report calling the ‘customer support' site and receiving verbal confirmation that the charge would be cancelled. However, don't take the scammers at their word. Contact your bank to report the charges and request a new credit card. Your card card information has been compromised, and it's likely scammers will be back for more."
