Modesto residents are warned to monitor their credit card and Apple Pay accounts after reports of unauthorized micro-charges. The Modesto Police Department says charges of $1 to $2, labeled “City of Modesto Compost,” have appeared despite no connection to city services. Police caution that these small charges may precede larger fraud.
Anyone noticing suspicious charges should act immediately and not dismiss small amounts, as fraudsters often test accounts with minor sums before attempting larger thefts. Contact your bank or digital payment service, monitor for further suspicious activity, and report suspected fraud to local authorities.
The risk of this type of fraud is heightened during the holiday season, when high transaction volumes can hide unauthorized charges. City representatives stress that these charges do not come from any city program and warn residents to be cautious of unexpected messages, especially those with links. The Modesto Police Department urges reporting suspected fraud to help combat these schemes.
