unauthorized Fraudulent Charges
568 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
DD DOORDASH SAN FRANCISCO
⚠️Unauthorized food order
An unauthorized DoorDash charge originating from San Francisco, suggesting a fraudulent order or account compromise.
Dropbox
🔄Unauthorized Dropbox subscription
A customer reported an additional $119.88 charge on their bank statement for Dropbox, which they did not authorize.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ACTIVE Network LLC (unspecified charge)
⚠️Unauthorized charge
An unexplained and unauthorized charge from ACTIVE Network LLC, with users reporting difficulty in getting it reversed.
*PAYPAL VALVE
⚠️Unauthorized Steam charges via PayPal
PayPal processed Valve transaction, often associated with compromised accounts.