Some online donation platforms may unexpectedly add fees or recurring charges.
Were you charged hidden fees or automatically signed up for recurring charges when you made an online donation to a charity, fundraiser or political cause? If so, you may be able to take legal action for deceptive online donation practices.
Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify.
Online donation platforms make it easy to support the causes you care about. But some donors have discovered that certain platforms that handle payment processing for their favorite causes — including Raisely, Clickbid, Givebutter, Donorbox, Zeffy, Change.org and others — may add hidden donation fees, enroll users in recurring charges or require users to pay processing fees without fair disclosure.
If you were charged more than expected when making an online donation, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit seeking compensation for junk fees.
Do you qualify?
If you donated to a charity or fundraising event through an online donation platform and were charged additional fees — or unknowingly enrolled in recurring monthly donations — you may be eligible to seek compensation through a class action lawsuit for hidden donation fees.
Complete the form on this page to have a legal professional review your information and verify your eligibility.
Fill out the form on this page for more information.
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Understanding hidden fees on online donations
Online donation platforms can be a convenient and secure way to support charities, fundraisers and causes. Like all payment processing platforms, these companies are required to follow transparency standards, including clearly disclosing all fees before a donation is completed.
Despite these requirements, donors frequently report junk fees that end up costing more than they expected. Many individuals have encountered two main types of fees when contributing online:
Added donation fees – Some platforms allegedly add processing fees automatically during the transaction. These fees may not be clearly disclosed before the donation is finalized.
Unauthorized recurring charges – Certain platforms enroll users in automatic monthly donations without adequate notice or consent. In some cases, these recurring charges go to the platform itself rather than the intended charitable cause.
Which online donation platforms charge hidden or additional fees?
Consumers have reported encountering hidden or additional donation fees on several online platforms that process payments for their favorite causes, including:
- Raisely
- Clickbid
- Givebutter
- Donorbox
- Zeffy
- Change.org
Other platforms may also use similar practices, so it is possible that additional online donation services could be adding fees without clear disclosure.
Join a class action lawsuit for hidden donation fees
If you were charged more than expected when making an online donation, the platform may have added junk fees without your knowledge. You could be eligible to take legal action for deceptive online donation practices.
To get started, please complete the form on this page. A legal professional will review your information and determine whether you qualify to participate in the lawsuit.
Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.
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