unauthorized Fraudulent Charges
568 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
COSMOTE AVT TELCO AN W
⚠️Unauthorized charges/scam
COSMOTE AVT TELCO AN W appeared as an unauthorized charge on a bank statement, with consistent merchant name and amount.
Dropbox
🔄Unauthorized Dropbox subscription
A customer reported an additional $119.88 charge on their bank statement for Dropbox, which they did not authorize.
CLOSING FEE ADJMT
⚠️Unauthorized Closing Fee Adjustment
A deceptive charge disguised as a legitimate closing fee adjustment, but is unauthorized and fraudulent.
Clicmp Xyz
⚠️Unauthorized charge/Unrecognized merchant
A term used by companies for transaction processing that may appear on credit card statements instead of the actual business name, leading to confusion and potential unauthorized charges.
CHECK CARD PURCHASE IPSY *GLAM BAG 888-769-4526 CA
🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charges
Descriptor indicating a debit card purchase for IPSY Glam Bag, often reported as unauthorized by consumers.
Facebook advertising
⚠️Unauthorized charges / Ad account hacking
Significant unauthorized charges appearing as "Facebook advertising" on statements, typically resulting from hacked ad accounts or stolen credit card details used for ad campaigns.
Charge Ebizzseminar
⚠️Unauthorized Charge
A company with a low Trustpilot rating and complaints about unauthorized charges.
CBA*AVAST Software s.r.o
🔄Unauthorized antivirus subscription
This descriptor is associated with Avast software, but users report unauthorized charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions.
CarfaxDeals
🔄Unauthorized charges / Hidden subscription trap
Users report unauthorized charges after an initial purchase, with difficulty canceling the service or obtaining refunds. Often associated with misleading vehicle report services.
BoxyCharm
🔄Unauthorized charges / Hidden subscription trap
Former brand of IPSY, also associated with unauthorized charges and deceptive business practices related to beauty box subscriptions.
BLINKIST G.CO/HELPPAY# GBR
⚠️Unauthorized Google Play billing
Blinkist charges processed through Google Play, often reported as unauthorized or difficult to cancel by users.
ATLAS COFFEE SVC
⚠️Unauthorized recurring charge
A descriptor for Atlas Coffee Club, appearing as an unauthorized charge due to issues with subscription cancellation.
Apple.com/bill itunes
⚠️Unauthorized charges
Users are receiving charges from 'Apple.com/bill itunes' for unknown reasons, even without active subscriptions, indicating potential fraud.
GOOGLE* PLAY G.CO/PAYHELP# CA
⚠️Unauthorized charge
A Google Play charge with a specific help URL, often associated with unauthorized in-app purchases or subscriptions.
ANCESTRY-DNA
🔄Unauthorized charge / Hidden subscription trap
Unexpected charge related to AncestryDNA kits or associated services.
AMAZON RETA* Z######## WWW.AMAZON. CO WA
🎣Unauthorized charges / Spoofed Amazon Retail
Charges appearing as Amazon Retail with a unique identifier and website, often unauthorized.
Amazon Prime Member, amazon.ca/pri
🔄Unauthorized Prime membership subscription
Recurring unauthorized charges for Amazon Prime membership, often appearing monthly, without the cardholder's consent.
IPSY *GLAM BA 888-769-4526 CA
🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charges
Shortened IPSY Glam Bag descriptor with phone number and location, often appearing in reports of unexpected charges.
AIYTECHsupport@Bulet
🎣Phishing/unauthorized charge
A charge on a VISA card resulting in the need to close the card and change monthly charges.
ADOBE
🔄Unauthorized subscription/fraudulent charges
Unrecognized charges from 'ADOBE', with amounts varying (e.g., $32.91, $44.06), often stemming from fraudulent activity, account hacks, or difficulty managing subscriptions.
ACTIVE Network LLC (unspecified charge)
⚠️Unauthorized charge
An unexplained and unauthorized charge from ACTIVE Network LLC, with users reporting difficulty in getting it reversed.
IPSY *GLAM BAG 888-769-4526 CA 94401 US
🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charges
Detailed IPSY Glam Bag descriptor with phone number and full US address, often appearing in reports of unexpected or unauthorized charges.
*PAYPAL VALVE
⚠️Unauthorized Steam charges via PayPal
PayPal processed Valve transaction, often associated with compromised accounts.
*PAYPAL STEAM GAMES
⚠️Unauthorized Steam charges via PayPal
Descriptor when PayPal is used for Steam purchases, often associated with compromised accounts.