subscription Fraudulent Charges

Older or legacy Norton accounts might show 'SYMANTEC' as the descriptor. Scammers exploit this by sending fake renewal notices, similar to Norton/LifeLock scams, leading to attempts to defraud users of $200 or more through refund scam tactics.

This descriptor appears for Motley Fool charges, often associated with automatic renewals and unexpected billing. The phone number is sometimes included.

A recurring charge for a Trulia-branded insights subscription that the consumer did not authorize.

BrainManager.io lures users with free IQ tests, then charges a small fee that quietly sets up a monthly subscription. Cancellation is difficult, and support is unresponsive.

A $1 VIN check on VINinspect.com leads to an unexpected $35 subscription charge without clear warning.

Legitimate merchant name used for unauthorized subscription renewals or unexpected price hikes, often difficult to cancel.

Users report being charged for Yousician subscriptions after canceling free trials or having difficulty canceling auto-renewals.

Charges from Zoosk appearing on credit card statements without authorization, often due to forgotten free trials or deceptive subscription practices.

Descriptor for Norton antivirus or security suite, frequently associated with unwanted auto-renewals or fraudulent charges from scam emails.

A billing descriptor for Amember software, used for online memberships and subscriptions, often unrecognized by cardholders.

Mentioned in consumer complaints regarding unauthorized charges for newspaper subscriptions.

Charges related to the Ancestry mobile application, possibly for in-app purchases or subscriptions.

A charge for a 'delivery pass' that consumers do not recognize, suggesting a hidden or unauthorized subscription to a delivery service.

IOLO produces system optimization software. Some users report being charged for services they did not sign up for or authorize.

Multiple users reported recurring charges of $11.95 and $14.95 from 'Microsoft*Store msbill.info' that they did not authorize or recognize.

A charge appearing from a physical address that the cardholder does not recognize, often leading to disputes.

An unrecognized charge appearing on credit card statements, often linked to hidden subscriptions.

Unauthorized recurring charges from SimpliSafe, often appearing after service cancellation or as unrequested subscriptions.

A recurring charge for an "Active Advantage" membership that users often report as unauthorized or difficult to cancel, frequently appearing after signing up for an event or free trial.

A vague billing descriptor often associated with subscription-based or pay-per-access adult content, which can appear as an unauthorized charge or a forgotten subscription.

Charges from Age of Learning, the parent company of ABCmouse, often associated with multiple or unexpected charges.

This refers to unauthorized charges for Amazon Prime memberships, often appearing as "AMZN.COM/BILL WA". Charges can be monthly ($16.04) or a full annual subscription ($100), and are often difficult to cancel.

Abbreviated Kindle Unlimited descriptor, frequently reported as an unexpected charge by consumers.

A recurring $8 charge appearing on Amex statements, often without the cardholder's knowledge or consent, despite card reissues.