Customer Says ‘McDonald’s Is Stealing Money From You’ After Noticing Extra Charges ‘Twice In One Week’: ‘Always Check Your Receipt’

When you’re in a rush and need food in a pinch, grabbing a quick meal from a fast-food restaurant like McDonald’s is a common convenience. However, as prices for these meals continue to rise at a rapid rate, the importance of scrutinizing every charge on your receipt has never been greater. With inflation impacting the cost of food, even minor discrepancies can add up quickly, leading to significant overcharges. A recent viral TikTok video by user Jax (@girl_mommy3) highlights this issue, revealing how extra charges at McDonald’s can slip by unnoticed, potentially costing customers more than they realize.

In Jax’s TikTok, she details two experiences in which she caught extra charges on her McDonald’s receipts: One for a drink already included in her meal, and another for a donation she didn’t consent to. Find all the details below.

Jax’s first encounter with unexpected charges occurred when she ordered a number 7 meal, which includes two cheeseburgers, fries, and a drink. “I pull up to the window, I pay, and they’re like, ‘Do you want your receipt?’ Why are you asking that? Just give me my receipt,” she narrates. While waiting in line, she reviewed her receipt and noticed a $2 charge for a sweet tea that was supposed to be part of her meal.

Perplexed by the extra charge, Jax confronted the manager. “I’m like, ‘You’re charging me $2 for a sweet tea that’s supposed to come with my meal. She’s like, ‘Oh, I guess the system did that automatically.’ Why is the system doing that automatically?!” Jax questions the integrity of the system, suggesting it might be a deliberate attempt to overcharge customers. “So the system is out here stealing money from people and you’re not acknowledging it? So I got my $2 back obviously because that’s ridiculous.”