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Anthropic user reports $1000+ account hack and token abuse

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A user reported their Anthropic account was compromised, leading to over $1000 in unauthorized charges for API usage. The user expressed frustration with Anthropic's lack of clear security protocols and support for account access issues, particularly given the absence of traditional password systems. They are seeking advice on how to address the fraudulent charges and secure their account. AI

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Anthropic user reports $1000+ account hack and token abuse

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/ArmadstheDoom ·

    I Was Hacked, And Now I Don't Know What To Do

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>So someone got access to my account, I don't know how, and ran up $1000+ of payments by upgrading my account to Max and then burning through all the tokens. I don't know what to do here other than to tell my credit card company to deny the charge…

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