Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

Legitimate payday lender whose name is used by scammers for fake debt collection.

Users receive fake invoices for an 'Advanced Web Security' subscription for a large amount, designed to trick them into calling a scammer's phone number for a refund.

A charge on a VISA card resulting in the need to close the card and change monthly charges.

Recurring unauthorized charges for Amazon Prime membership, often appearing monthly, without the cardholder's consent.

Charges appearing as Amazon Retail with a unique identifier and website, often unauthorized.

A descriptor for American Home Shield, frequently associated with charges for services that are difficult to cancel or claims that are denied, leading to ongoing unwanted payments.

Unexpected charge related to AncestryDNA kits or associated services.

Charges users for recurring transactions without their knowledge or consent, often after an initial interaction with PrintYourPlaces.com.

Fraudulent charges appearing as 'Apple -something' on bank statements, often in varying amounts, indicating a spoofed merchant name.

Unauthorized charges appearing as 'Apple com' on bank statements, often in conjunction with other spoofed Apple-related descriptors.

Unauthorized charges appearing as 'Apple Cupertino' on bank statements, used by scammers to mimic legitimate Apple transactions.

A more detailed Apple charge that can be for a Duolingo subscription. The phone number is for Apple support.

Users are receiving charges from 'Apple.com/bill itunes' for unknown reasons, even without active subscriptions, indicating potential fraud.

A fake app that initiates unauthorized PayPal subscriptions, leading to fraudulent charges.

Claims to be Facebook tech support, charges users $47 for a $1 service, and provides no actual help. Difficult to cancel.

A descriptor for Atlas Coffee Club, appearing as an unauthorized charge due to issues with subscription cancellation.

Blinkist charges processed through Google Play, often reported as unauthorized or difficult to cancel by users.

Former brand of IPSY, also associated with unauthorized charges and deceptive business practices related to beauty box subscriptions.

Users pay a small fee for an IQ test, then are charged significantly higher amounts for an unwanted subscription. The cancellation button often doesn't work, leading to recurring unauthorized charges.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Care.com for deceiving caregivers and impeding subscription cancellations.

Users report unauthorized charges after an initial purchase, with difficulty canceling the service or obtaining refunds. Often associated with misleading vehicle report services.

Misleading advertising and telemarketing for vehicle service contracts, often failing to cover promised repairs.

This descriptor is associated with Avast software, but users report unauthorized charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions.

A company with a low Trustpilot rating and complaints about unauthorized charges.