unauthorized Fraudulent Charges
568 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
PP *OUTDOOR PHOTO GUIDE 855-2310652
🔄Unauthorized charge / Hidden subscription
This descriptor has been reported in connection with unauthorized charges, potentially linked to hidden subscriptions or unwanted services related to outdoor photography guides.
Premier Health
⚠️Unauthorized Health Insurance Charge
A charge appearing as 'Premier Health' on a bank statement, related to unauthorized health insurance billing.
PROPERTY APP FEE
⚠️Unauthorized property application fee
A charge for a property application fee that was either unauthorized, for a fake listing, or for a property that was never shown.
REI #141 OLYMPIA
⚠️Unauthorized charge / Stolen card use
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.
RENTAL APP FEE
⚠️Unauthorized rental application fee
A charge for a rental application fee that was either unauthorized, for a fake listing, or for a property that was never shown.
Roku for CBS Interacti XXXXXXXXXX DE
🔄Unauthorized Subscription/Charge
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.
Roku for CBS Interactive DE
🔄Unauthorized Subscription/Charge
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.
SIGNATURE DRAFTKINGS XXXXXXXXXX
⚠️Unauthorized online gaming charge
Signature transaction descriptor for DraftKings, possibly linked to unauthorized use of card information.
SILVER ROCK
🔄Unauthorized Charges/Hidden Fees
Potential unauthorized charges or hidden fees associated with vehicle service contracts or similar services.
SIMPLISAFE /MA US CARD PURCHASE
🔄Unauthorized charge, hidden subscription
Unauthorized charges from SimpliSafe, often for unrequested services or after cancellation, appearing as a card purchase.
SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES LEWES DE 19958 USA
⚠️Untraceable/Unauthorized Online Service Charge
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.
Solstice Benefits
⚠️Unauthorized Dental Plan Billing
Multiple unauthorized charges of $9.38 for a dental plan, with issues related to automatic deductions and cancellations.
SONY NETWORK ENT
⚠️Unauthorized Fortnite charges on PlayStation
Descriptor for Fortnite purchases made on PlayStation, can appear in unauthorized transactions.
STEAM
⚠️Unauthorized Steam transactions
Multiple unauthorized small charges from Steam, indicating potential card testing or fraudulent purchases.
STEAMGAMES.COM
⚠️Unauthorized Steam charges
Alternative Steam billing descriptor, can appear in unauthorized transactions if an account is compromised.
STEAMPOWERED.COM
⚠️Unauthorized Steam charges
Common descriptor for Steam purchases, can appear in unauthorized transactions if an account is compromised.
AARP DISCOUNT CARD
⚠️Unauthorized discount card fee
A small charge for an AARP-related discount card that was never requested or authorized.
YOURSELFIRST.COM
⚠️Unauthorized charges from personality tests
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.
A Google One charge
🔄Unauthorized subscription
A charge identified as a Google One subscription, often appearing without the user's explicit consent or knowledge.
AMAZON DIGITAL SVCS
⚠️Generic digital service charge, potential unauthorized
A generic Amazon digital services charge that can be difficult to trace and is often reported as unauthorized.
AMZN DIGITAL*KINDLE
⚠️Unauthorized digital content purchase
Charges for digital content through Kindle, sometimes appearing without user authorization.
Avast
🔄Unauthorized subscription renewal
Users report difficulty canceling Avast subscriptions and unauthorized withdrawals, often requiring bank intervention to resolve.
BASS PRO ONLINE U.S.
⚠️Unauthorized charge / Stolen card use
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.
BEVERAGE SVC
⚠️Unauthorized recurring charge
A very generic descriptor for a beverage service that could hide a recurring charge for an unwanted subscription.