Cathy Hummels reports 40,000 Euro credit card fraud

German media personality Cathy Hummels has reported being the victim of significant credit card fraud, estimating the total damage at approximately 40,000 Euro. According to reports, Hummels discovered roughly 40 unauthorized flight bookings on her American Express statement.

One specific transaction that raised suspicion was a first-class flight to Chicago costing over 7,146 Euro, which appeared under the name of Joel Maximilian Beckenbauer. Hummels expressed shock at the discovery and noted that she subsequently received payment reminders from the billing department despite the transactions being unauthorized.

Consumer protection agencies advise that in such instances, individuals should immediately block their credit cards via emergency numbers or banking apps, take screenshots of the statements, and file a police report. It is recommended to notify the financial institution in writing, explicitly labeling each suspicious transaction as “not authorized” to facilitate claims for reimbursement.