Your wallet's about to take a hit over Cynthia Erivo's new blunder—here's why it matters to you.
A viral video of the actress struggling with a new credit card processing system at a checkout has exposed a flaw that could cost American shoppers up to 3% more in hidden fees. Erivo's public fumble revealed that the machine was overcharging her by failing to apply a cash discount, a common trick retailers use to pad profits. Consumer advocates are now sounding the alarm: check your receipts for this exact error, or you could be flushing $200 a year down the drain. The actress's team says it was a glitch, but the real punchline is on your monthly budget.