unauthorized Fraudulent Charges
568 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
LVP*KASAMBA
⚠️Psychic fraud, unauthorized charges
Users report double charges and being scammed by psychic services on the platform.
MEDIA ACCESS
⚠️Unauthorized media content access
A recurring charge for 'media access' to unspecified content, often a result of deceptive free trials or phishing.
MERCHANT SERVICE CD
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charge
Charges users without consent after a free trial cancellation, often going unnoticed due to similar legitimate charges.
Meta Pay
⚠️Unauthorized charges, credit card skimming, fraudulent online purchases
Unauthorized charges appearing as 'Meta Pay' on bank statements, often due to credit card skimming, used for fraudulent online purchases or Facebook ads.
MICROSOFT XBOX
⚠️Unauthorized recurring charges / Gift card fraud
Repeated unauthorized charges for Xbox gift cards or Game Pass subscriptions, often continuing even after card replacement due to account updater services.
msbill.info
🔄Unauthorized subscription renewal/Fraudulent billing
Users reported being charged 13€ (approx. $15 USD) for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via msbill.info despite having recurring billing turned off, suggesting an unauthorized subscription.
MSFT*XBOX
🔄Unauthorized Xbox Game Pass subscription
A user reported a 13 EUR charge from 'MSFT*XBOX' for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which they did not authorize and had recurring billing turned off.
Newspaperarchive.com
🔄Unauthorized recurring charge/Subscription trap
A recurring charge from Newspaperarchive.com that customers find difficult to cancel, often appearing after a free trial or without clear consent.
NOMADIK
🔄Hidden subscription / Unauthorized recurring charge
Charges from Nomadik, an outdoor subscription box service, have been reported as unauthorized recurring charges even after cancellation, indicating a hidden subscription trap.
NORTON*SUBSCRIPTION
🔄Unauthorized subscription charge
Descriptor for Norton antivirus or security suite, frequently associated with unwanted auto-renewals or fraudulent charges from scam emails.
NT KETO
⚠️Unauthorized charge/unsolicited product
An unauthorized charge of $199.98 for keto products, which the merchant claimed was legitimate due to proof of delivery.
ODIE PET INSURANCE
🔄Unauthorized charges/Hidden subscription
Customers report unauthorized monthly premium charges after cancellation or for services not rendered.
Online Payment London GB
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charge
A vague descriptor often associated with unauthorized charges or hidden subscriptions, sometimes linked to unreceived items or fraudulent online purchases.
PAYPAL INST XFER ESPN PLUS WEB ID: PAYPALSI77
🔄Unauthorized Subscription/Charge
This descriptor indicates an ESPN+ subscription charge via PayPal. Unauthorized occurrences suggest compromised PayPal accounts or hidden subscriptions.
PAYPAL INST XFER MAILCHIMP WEB ID: PAYPALSI77
🔄Unauthorized subscription/charge
Charges processed via PayPal for Mailchimp, often reported as unauthorized by users who do not recognize the transaction.
APL*ITUNES
⚠️Unauthorized charges
Charges appearing as 'APL*ITUNES' on statements that users do not recognize or authorize.
POS Debit ZOOSK 18889396675 888-939-6675 CA
⚠️Unauthorized debit charge
Direct debit charges from Zoosk reported as unauthorized, leading to bank fraud department involvement.
Premier Health Solutions LLC
⚠️Unauthorized Health Insurance Charge
An unauthorized charge of $307.00 from 'Premier Health Solutions LLC' after misleading sales tactics for health insurance.
Prime video.c*RH96B0WV1
⚠️Unauthorized Prime Video charges / Phone scam
Small unauthorized charges related to Prime Video, potentially linked to phone scams or compromised accounts.
REALTOR CONNECT
⚠️Unauthorized charge for connecting with real estate agents
Charges users a recurring fee for a service that claims to connect them with real estate agents, often without user initiation or benefit.
REALTY INSIGHTS SUB
🔄Unauthorized real estate insights subscription
A recurring charge for a real estate insights or data subscription that the consumer did not knowingly sign up for.
REPUBLIC TRS TAXACT FEE
🔄Unauthorized Charge / Hidden Fee
This descriptor has been reported in conjunction with TaxAct, where users found unexpected fees from 'Republic TRS' on their bank statements.
ROZINA
⚠️Product Scam / Unauthorized Charge
A user reported an unauthorized charge from ROZINA for a product that was not as advertised.
Scopely Inc G.CO/HELPPAY#CA
⚠️Unauthorized in-game purchases/duplicate charges
Charges appear on bank statements with this descriptor, often without user authorization, leading to disputes and frustration.