Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors
1,224 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
EVERAI Santa Venera
πUnauthorized AI chatbox/girlfriend subscription
Users report unauthorized charges from "EVERAI Santa Venera" for an AI chatbox/girlfriend service, with difficulty in cancellation.
FACEBK*
β οΈUnauthorized charges / Ad account hacking
Small, recurring unauthorized charges appearing on credit card statements, often linked to compromised Facebook ad accounts or stolen card information.
Falorena/Nordstrom Rack-imposter
β οΈFraudulent online purchase/imposter website
Charge from an imposter website offering cheap goods, with non-functional tracking and no delivery.
Fanduel
β οΈUnauthorized charges / Identity theft
Unauthorized charges appearing as 'Fanduel' on bank statements, often due to identity theft or compromised payment information.
Fashions Enigma Limited
β οΈOnline purchase scam, fraudulent front
Fraudulent charge on credit card from Fashions Enigma Limited after ordering from a fake Omaha Steak website.
FFNHELP.COM*+14087021033
πHidden subscription/Fake profiles
A billing descriptor for AdultFriendFinder, often associated with auto-renewing subscriptions and fake profiles.
FFNHelp.com*FRIENDF
πHidden subscription/Fake profiles
A billing descriptor for AdultFriendFinder, often associated with auto-renewing subscriptions and fake profiles.
FILE-EDIT
πHidden subscription trap
A descriptor previously used by the same entity as PDF Support, involving unauthorized recurring charges after a trial.
Forskolin
πHidden subscription trap, unauthorized charges
A user was charged $89.97 twice on their credit card statement for 'Forskolin' after a 'free trial' offer.
FOTOR
πHidden subscription trap
Charges from 'FOTOR', typically $19.99 for a subscription, where users report unauthorized charges after free trials or difficulty with cancellations.
FREESHIPPING.COM
πHidden subscription trap
Users are charged monthly for a subscription they did not knowingly sign up for, with charges increasing over time and difficulty in cancellation.
FUZZY PET HEALTH
πUnauthorized recurring charge / Hidden subscription trap
Fuzzy Pet Health continued to charge users after their subscription was supposed to end or after the company shut down, making it difficult for users to cancel or get refunds.
Geek Squad
π»Fake tech support renewal, unauthorized charges
Scammers send fake Geek Squad renewal emails, attempting to gain remote access to computers and charge unauthorized amounts.
GEEK SQUAD RENEWAL
πHidden Subscription/Unauthorized Warranty Renewal
Unauthorized or misleading charges for Geek Squad extended warranty renewals, often appearing as hidden subscriptions.
GLOBAL REPORTS
πUnauthorized research report subscription
A descriptor for a recurring charge for 'global reports' or market analysis that was never authorized.
GODA (MEMBERSHIP FEE)
β οΈUnauthorized membership fee
An unauthorized membership fee charged by GODA in addition to an undelivered product.
GOLDENALLOWANCE.COM
πHidden subscription for "free" senior benefits
Recurring charge for a fraudulent "senior benefits" club, often disguised as a small initial fee or a free trial that converts to a paid subscription.
GOOGLE *California
β οΈFraudulent charge
Users reported unauthorized charges with this descriptor on their credit cards, often for amounts they don't recognize. It is likely a fraudulent charge.
GOOGLE *CLOUD_(BAID)
β οΈUnauthorized Google Cloud charge
An unauthorized charge related to Google Cloud services, potentially indicating fraudulent use of cloud resources or a compromised account.
GOOGLE *DuolingGOOGLE *DuolingoMountain View CAPOS PURCHASE
πUnauthorized charge/Hidden subscription
Unauthorized charge appearing as a Google Duolingo purchase, potentially a spoofed variation or a hidden subscription that was difficult to cancel.
GOOGLE *LINEROCKAPP 7372 G.CO/HELPPAY#
β οΈRepeated unauthorized Google Play charges
Users reported repeated unauthorized charges with this descriptor, often linked to Google Play subscriptions that they do not recognize.
GOOGLE *Play g.co/helppay#NS
β οΈFraudulent small charges/Unauthorized use of card details
The descriptor "GOOGLE *Play g.co/helppay#NS" is associated with a widespread scam involving small fraudulent charges that can escalate. Scammers may use compromised card details to transfer money via apps like Help Pay, and these charges can persist even after card cancellation.
GOOGLE PLAY (gift card scam)
β οΈGift card scam
Users reported issues with Google Play gift cards not being redeemable due to inconsistencies or requiring excessive verification, leading to loss of funds.
google research
β οΈImpersonation scam
Scammers using the name of a well-known company to appear legitimate. The charge is often for a fake service or subscription.