unauthorized Fraudulent Charges

568 verified fraudulent charge descriptors

PP *OUTDOOR PHOTO GUIDE 855-2310652

🔄Unauthorized charge / Hidden subscription

MEDIUM-HIGH

This descriptor has been reported in connection with unauthorized charges, potentially linked to hidden subscriptions or unwanted services related to outdoor photography guides.

Amount varies1 report

Premier Health

⚠️Unauthorized Health Insurance Charge

MEDIUM-HIGH

A charge appearing as 'Premier Health' on a bank statement, related to unauthorized health insurance billing.

Amount varies1 report

PROPERTY APP FEE

⚠️Unauthorized property application fee

MEDIUM-HIGH

A charge for a property application fee that was either unauthorized, for a fake listing, or for a property that was never shown.

$50.001 report

REI #141 OLYMPIA

⚠️Unauthorized charge / Stolen card use

MEDIUM-HIGH

While a legitimate descriptor for REI, it has been reported in contexts of unauthorized charges where stolen credit cards are used to make purchases, sometimes with the intent of returning items for cash or gift cards.

$27.131 report

RENTAL APP FEE

⚠️Unauthorized rental application fee

MEDIUM-HIGH

A charge for a rental application fee that was either unauthorized, for a fake listing, or for a property that was never shown.

$50.001 report

Roku for CBS Interacti XXXXXXXXXX DE

🔄Unauthorized Subscription/Charge

MEDIUM-HIGH

A descriptor for CBS Interactive charges through Roku, with a masked identifier. Unauthorized charges could be due to forgotten subscriptions or fraudulent activation on Roku devices.

$5.991 report

Roku for CBS Interactive DE

🔄Unauthorized Subscription/Charge

MEDIUM-HIGH

Similar to the previous Roku descriptor, this one also indicates CBS Interactive charges. The 'DE' might signify a specific region or type of transaction, and unauthorized charges suggest similar issues.

$5.991 report

SIGNATURE DRAFTKINGS XXXXXXXXXX

⚠️Unauthorized online gaming charge

MEDIUM-HIGH

Signature transaction descriptor for DraftKings, possibly linked to unauthorized use of card information.

Amount varies1 report

SILVER ROCK

🔄Unauthorized Charges/Hidden Fees

MEDIUM-HIGH

Potential unauthorized charges or hidden fees associated with vehicle service contracts or similar services.

$100.001 report

SIMPLISAFE /MA US CARD PURCHASE

🔄Unauthorized charge, hidden subscription

MEDIUM-HIGH

Unauthorized charges from SimpliSafe, often for unrequested services or after cancellation, appearing as a card purchase.

$29.991 report

SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES LEWES DE 19958 USA

⚠️Untraceable/Unauthorized Online Service Charge

MEDIUM-HIGH

This descriptor appears for a $16 charge that users cannot trace to any authorized online service or plugin, suggesting a deceptive or unauthorized billing practice.

$161 report

Solstice Benefits

⚠️Unauthorized Dental Plan Billing

MEDIUM-HIGH

Multiple unauthorized charges of $9.38 for a dental plan, with issues related to automatic deductions and cancellations.

$9.381 report

SONY NETWORK ENT

⚠️Unauthorized Fortnite charges on PlayStation

MEDIUM-HIGH

Descriptor for Fortnite purchases made on PlayStation, can appear in unauthorized transactions.

Amount varies1 report

STEAM

⚠️Unauthorized Steam transactions

MEDIUM-HIGH

Multiple unauthorized small charges from Steam, indicating potential card testing or fraudulent purchases.

£4.001 report

STEAMGAMES.COM

⚠️Unauthorized Steam charges

MEDIUM-HIGH

Alternative Steam billing descriptor, can appear in unauthorized transactions if an account is compromised.

Amount varies1 report

STEAMPOWERED.COM

⚠️Unauthorized Steam charges

MEDIUM-HIGH

Common descriptor for Steam purchases, can appear in unauthorized transactions if an account is compromised.

Amount varies1 report

AARP DISCOUNT CARD

⚠️Unauthorized discount card fee

MEDIUM

A small charge for an AARP-related discount card that was never requested or authorized.

$9.991 report

YOURSELFIRST.COM

⚠️Unauthorized charges from personality tests

MEDIUM

This site pretends to offer a personality test, but it's actually designed to take unauthorized charges from your account. Specific amounts are not consistently reported.

Amount varies1 report

A Google One charge

🔄Unauthorized subscription

MEDIUM

A charge identified as a Google One subscription, often appearing without the user's explicit consent or knowledge.

Amount varies1 report

AMAZON DIGITAL SVCS

⚠️Generic digital service charge, potential unauthorized

MEDIUM

A generic Amazon digital services charge that can be difficult to trace and is often reported as unauthorized.

$11.991 report

AMZN DIGITAL*KINDLE

⚠️Unauthorized digital content purchase

MEDIUM

Charges for digital content through Kindle, sometimes appearing without user authorization.

$11.991 report

Avast

🔄Unauthorized subscription renewal

MEDIUM

Users report difficulty canceling Avast subscriptions and unauthorized withdrawals, often requiring bank intervention to resolve.

(various)1 report

BASS PRO ONLINE U.S.

⚠️Unauthorized charge / Stolen card use

MEDIUM

A legitimate descriptor for Bass Pro Shops online purchases, but can appear on statements as an unauthorized charge when stolen credit card information is used for online transactions.

$30 - $2001 report

BEVERAGE SVC

⚠️Unauthorized recurring charge

MEDIUM

A very generic descriptor for a beverage service that could hide a recurring charge for an unwanted subscription.

$15.991 report