OpenTipJar Guides · Security
Failed checkouts and suspicious tip activity
Card-testing and repeated failed payments can trigger checkout blocks. Recipients see failed or missing tips; payers may need to try again later or from another network.
The short answer
Repeated failed payment attempts — sometimes called card testing — can trigger temporary checkout blocks from fraud protection. Legitimate guests may see an error until the block expires.
What recipients see
Failed tips never land in your balance. Unusual patterns may appear as missing or declined transactions rather than completed tips.
What to do
If many failures happen from one network, try again later or from a different connection. Contact support if legitimate guests are blocked persistently.
Common misconceptions
Failed checkout attempts do not always mean fraud — they can be typos, declined cards, or wallet configuration issues.
Temporary checkout blocks after repeated failures protect your page — they are not a sign your account was hacked.
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