Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

1,224 verified fraudulent charge descriptors

EVERAI Santa Venera

πŸ”„Unauthorized AI chatbox/girlfriend subscription

HIGH

Users report unauthorized charges from "EVERAI Santa Venera" for an AI chatbox/girlfriend service, with difficulty in cancellation.

$12.991 report

FACEBK*

⚠️Unauthorized charges / Ad account hacking

HIGH

Small, recurring unauthorized charges appearing on credit card statements, often linked to compromised Facebook ad accounts or stolen card information.

$2 - $401 report

Falorena/Nordstrom Rack-imposter

⚠️Fraudulent online purchase/imposter website

HIGH

Charge from an imposter website offering cheap goods, with non-functional tracking and no delivery.

$50.751 report

Fanduel

⚠️Unauthorized charges / Identity theft

HIGH

Unauthorized charges appearing as 'Fanduel' on bank statements, often due to identity theft or compromised payment information.

$400-$8001 report

Fashions Enigma Limited

⚠️Online purchase scam, fraudulent front

HIGH

Fraudulent charge on credit card from Fashions Enigma Limited after ordering from a fake Omaha Steak website.

$51.981 report

FFNHELP.COM*+14087021033

πŸ”„Hidden subscription/Fake profiles

HIGH

A billing descriptor for AdultFriendFinder, often associated with auto-renewing subscriptions and fake profiles.

Amount varies1 report

FFNHelp.com*FRIENDF

πŸ”„Hidden subscription/Fake profiles

HIGH

A billing descriptor for AdultFriendFinder, often associated with auto-renewing subscriptions and fake profiles.

Amount varies1 report

FILE-EDIT

πŸ”„Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

A descriptor previously used by the same entity as PDF Support, involving unauthorized recurring charges after a trial.

Β£46.451 report

Forskolin

πŸ”„Hidden subscription trap, unauthorized charges

HIGH

A user was charged $89.97 twice on their credit card statement for 'Forskolin' after a 'free trial' offer.

$89.971 report

FOTOR

πŸ”„Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Charges from 'FOTOR', typically $19.99 for a subscription, where users report unauthorized charges after free trials or difficulty with cancellations.

$19.991 report

FREESHIPPING.COM

πŸ”„Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Users are charged monthly for a subscription they did not knowingly sign up for, with charges increasing over time and difficulty in cancellation.

$19.001 report

FUZZY PET HEALTH

πŸ”„Unauthorized recurring charge / Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

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.

Unknown (recurring charge)1 report

Geek Squad

πŸ’»Fake tech support renewal, unauthorized charges

HIGH

Scammers send fake Geek Squad renewal emails, attempting to gain remote access to computers and charge unauthorized amounts.

$500.001 report

GEEK SQUAD RENEWAL

πŸ”„Hidden Subscription/Unauthorized Warranty Renewal

HIGH

Unauthorized or misleading charges for Geek Squad extended warranty renewals, often appearing as hidden subscriptions.

$199.001 report

GLOBAL REPORTS

πŸ”„Unauthorized research report subscription

HIGH

A descriptor for a recurring charge for 'global reports' or market analysis that was never authorized.

$19.991 report

GODA (MEMBERSHIP FEE)

⚠️Unauthorized membership fee

HIGH

An unauthorized membership fee charged by GODA in addition to an undelivered product.

$59.991 report

GOLDENALLOWANCE.COM

πŸ”„Hidden subscription for "free" senior benefits

HIGH

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.

$29.991 report

GOOGLE *California

⚠️Fraudulent charge

HIGH

Users reported unauthorized charges with this descriptor on their credit cards, often for amounts they don't recognize. It is likely a fraudulent charge.

$55.991 report

GOOGLE *CLOUD_(BAID)

⚠️Unauthorized Google Cloud charge

HIGH

An unauthorized charge related to Google Cloud services, potentially indicating fraudulent use of cloud resources or a compromised account.

Amount varies1 report

GOOGLE *DuolingGOOGLE *DuolingoMountain View CAPOS PURCHASE

πŸ”„Unauthorized charge/Hidden subscription

HIGH

Unauthorized charge appearing as a Google Duolingo purchase, potentially a spoofed variation or a hidden subscription that was difficult to cancel.

$13.901 report

GOOGLE *LINEROCKAPP 7372 G.CO/HELPPAY#

⚠️Repeated unauthorized Google Play charges

HIGH

Users reported repeated unauthorized charges with this descriptor, often linked to Google Play subscriptions that they do not recognize.

Amount varies1 report

GOOGLE *Play g.co/helppay#NS

⚠️Fraudulent small charges/Unauthorized use of card details

HIGH

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.

$2.xx-$14.xx1 report

GOOGLE PLAY (gift card scam)

⚠️Gift card scam

HIGH

Users reported issues with Google Play gift cards not being redeemable due to inconsistencies or requiring excessive verification, leading to loss of funds.

Β£20-Β£1001 report

google research

⚠️Impersonation scam

HIGH

Scammers using the name of a well-known company to appear legitimate. The charge is often for a fake service or subscription.

$140.001 report