RunLobster Hosting Warning: Bot Spam and Unauthorized Charges Reported
Reddit User Reports Fraudulent Activity
A Reddit user posted a warning about RunLobster (also referred to as OpenClaw Hosting) after experiencing what appears to be fraudulent activity. The user reports encountering bot spam promoting the service followed by unauthorized credit card charges.
Specific Issues Reported
The source details several concrete problems:
- Bot Spam: Automated scripts are flooding tech and developer subreddits with "organic-looking" recommendations for OpenClaw hosting.
- Unauthorized Charges: Immediately after registering for the service (before deploying any servers), the user's card was charged three separate times without authorization.
- No Support Response: Attempts to contact RunLobster's support team to reverse the charges have received no response.
User Recommendations
The Reddit user advises developers to:
- Ignore recommendations for RunClaw/RunLobster if seen in subreddits
- Check bank statements immediately if they've already provided information to the service
- Consider freezing their credit card if they've been affected
The user characterizes this as looking less like a legitimate hosting provider and more like a credit card skimming operation disguised as one.
📖 Read the full source: r/openclaw
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