unauthorized Fraudulent Charges
568 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
ACTIVE Network LLC
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
Charges appear on credit card statements from ACTIVE Network LLC after event registration, often for an undisclosed subscription service. Users report difficulty in obtaining refunds.
Active Network akaActive Advantage
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
A descriptor used for unauthorized charges related to a hidden subscription for a platform to sign up for running races.
ACTIVE (Trial Membership)
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
An unauthorized charge for a 'Trial Membership' that users never registered for or consented to, often appearing as 'ACTIVE' on statements.
Google Play Storage
🔄Unauthorized storage subscription
A user was charged $299.99 for 30TB of Google Play storage that was not authorized, and Google initially refused a refund.
ACTIVE
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
Users report charges from ACTIVE Network LLC from Active.com or ACTIVE Network LLC for undisclosed subscription services.
AMZ*Amazon Payments (US)
⚠️Unauthorized charges
Unauthorized charges appearing on credit card statements, often for significant amounts, not originating from the cardholder's Amazon account.
ACT*ACTIVE-NETWORK
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
A descriptor appearing on bank statements, often associated with hidden subscription charges from ACTIVE Network after event registrations.
GLOBAL DATA INC
🔄Unauthorized data access subscription
A descriptor for recurring charges from a company claiming to provide 'global data' access, typically unauthorized and difficult to cancel.
Geekay
🎣Phishing attack, unauthorized charge
User was scammed on Fiverr through a phishing link, leading to an unauthorized charge from 'Geekay' on their credit card.
FULFILLMENT CENTER
⚠️Business impersonation, Recurring unauthorized charges
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action where Sloan Health Products, LLC used 'Fulfillment Center' as a generic name for unauthorized charges.
DDL LUMIDAY
🔄Unauthorized billing, hidden subscription, auto-ship
Charges users for unwanted subscriptions or auto-shipments, often after a trial offer, with significant difficulty in cancellation and refunds.
DAVID BARNETT
⏱️Free trial scam, Negative option continuity plan, Unauthorized billing
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against David Barnett for deceptive 'free trial' offers and unauthorized negative option billing.
CS *SEPHORA GC 866-xxx-xxxx US
⚠️Unauthorized gift card purchases
Multiple pending transactions for gift cards from various vendors, indicating unauthorized purchases.
CS *PLAYSTATION GC 855-xxx-xxxx US
⚠️Unauthorized gift card purchases
Multiple pending transactions for gift cards from various vendors, indicating unauthorized purchases.
CREDITNINJA
⚠️Unauthorized Deductions / Predatory Lending
A user reported CreditNinja making unauthorized $20 deductions from their account, totaling $140, despite a loan of $800.
CORPORATE FILLINGS LLC
⚠️Unauthorized charges / Deceptive business practices
Company associated with Northwest Registered Agent, known for making unauthorized transactions.
CEREBRAL INC
⚠️Deceptive cancellation, Unauthorized data sharing, Negative option billing
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Cerebral, Inc. for deceptive cancellation policies, unauthorized data sharing, and negative option billing.
DRAFTKINGS
⚠️Unauthorized Charge/Fraud
A direct descriptor for DraftKings. Complaints indicate significant unauthorized charges, often linked to account takeovers or fraudulent activity.
BIZEE
⚠️Fraudulent charges / Unauthorized business services
Fraudulent charges and security vulnerabilities associated with business formation services, leading to unauthorized transactions.
APPLE.COM/CA Merchant City
⚠️Unauthorized charges, credit card compromise
A descriptor seen on credit card statements for unauthorized charges, often indicating credit card compromise when no corresponding purchase is found in the user's Apple account.
Apple Pay
🎣Phishing scam leading to unauthorized charges
Phishing attempts claiming 'Apple Pay Pre Authorization' for unauthorized charges, often linked to suspicious sign-in requests.
Google 1600 amphitheater
⚠️Unauthorized purchase
An unauthorized charge of $99.99 from "Google 1600 amphitheater" can lead to significant financial loss, including overdraft fees. This indicates a fraudulent transaction where the card information has been compromised.
APEX CAPITAL GROUP
⏱️Free trial scam, Negative option continuity plan, Unauthorized billing
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Apex Capital Group for deceptive 'free trial' offers and unauthorized negative option billing.
AADV REMOVEDEndTria
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
A descriptor associated with Active Advantage, often appearing as an unauthorized charge for a hidden subscription after event registration.