Koufu Eat app credit card services halted amid probe of unauthorised transactions Singapore News

Source: The Independent
Published on: 2025-01-29 11:06

SINGAPORE: Credit card services on the Koufu Eat app have been halted due to reports of unauthorised payments late last year that were allegedly connected to the app. Koufu, a local food and beverage firm, operates several food courts, eateries, and coffee shops across Singapore, as well as a food court in Macau. The Koufu Eat app allows users to see what's available at the company's eateries and pay for their meals using a PayLah account, DBS/POSB credit, or debit card. CNA reported on Tuesday (Jan 28) that the credit card services have been disabled because of investigations being carried out by the police. Currently, Koufu Eat app users may only use their PayLah accounts when making payments. According to Mothership, reports of the unauthorised transactions began as early as October 2024. Koufu reported the transactions to the police, who said they had investigated the matter. On ...

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