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OpenAI User Locked Out After Account Compromise and Fraudulent Charges

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A user is experiencing significant difficulties with OpenAI's customer support after their account was compromised. The unauthorized access led to fraudulent charges for a ChatGPT Pro upgrade and extensive misuse of AI tools like Codex. Despite attempts to appeal the subsequent account deactivation, the user has been completely locked out of all support channels, unable to reach a human representative to resolve the billing issue and regain access to their account. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security vulnerabilities and customer support challenges for AI service providers.

RANK_REASON User-facing issue with a product/service, not a core AI development.

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OpenAI User Locked Out After Account Compromise and Fraudulent Charges

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Zylora ·

    Account Compromised, $293.37 CAD Fraudulent Charge, and Total Support Lockout: Need Advice

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I am posting here as an absolute last resort because every standard OpenAI customer support channel has completely locked me out following my account being compromised.</p> <p><strong>Timeline of Events:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>May 30, 2026…

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