Updated on March 5, 2026: If you see a charge listed as “Pittsburgh Community” or “Pittsburgh Community Services” on your credit card, please note that it likely reflects a donation you made to a Pittsburgh‑area public broadcasting station. Your donation was processed correctly—the credit card company is simply displaying it under this name. We are actively working with the broadcasters and the processing company to update their naming convention so it accurately reflects the true recipient.
If you still believe the charge is incorrect, please contact us using the information below.
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We’ve recently received multiple reports from individuals who have noticed unauthorized charges on their credit card statements labeled as originating from Pittsburgh Community Services Inc. (PCSI), often categorized as “Digital Goods, Movies, Books” or “Entertainment”.
Please be advised that PCSI does not and will never charge your card for donations or services you did not explicitly authorize. These charges are fraudulent and appear to be the result of a bad actor spoofing our organization’s name.
If you see such a charge on your account, we strongly encourage you to:
- Report the charge to your bank or credit card provider immediately.
- Let us know by emailing deborahm@pghcsi.org or calling 412-904-4700, so we can track these incidents and report them to the appropriate authorities.
We’ve spoken with bank representatives who advised that customer reports are essential to triggering a formal investigation. The more reports they receive, the faster they can act.
Thank you for your vigilance and support.