unauthorized Fraudulent Charges
568 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
CBS Mobile App
🔄Unauthorized Subscription/Charge
This descriptor is for charges related to the CBS Mobile App. Unauthorized charges may stem from forgotten free trials or accidental in-app purchases.
DICK'S SPORTING GOODCORAOPOLIS
⚠️Unauthorized charge / Stolen card use
A legitimate descriptor for Dick's Sporting Goods, but can appear as an unauthorized charge when stolen credit card information is used for purchases at their Coraopolis location.
UBER Unauthorized Subscription
🔄Unauthorized subscription
A recurring charge from Uber for a subscription service that the user did not authorize, often appearing after a legitimate transaction.
W8Tech Sa
🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charge
A technology service provider whose charges may appear on credit card statements due to forgotten subscriptions, trial periods converting to paid services, or other unrecognized transactions.
EIG*ConstantContact.com [phone number]
🔄Unauthorized subscription/charge
Users report unexpected charges from Constant Contact, sometimes with this descriptor, indicating potential unauthorized subscriptions or billing errors.
GOOGLE *GOOGLE
⚠️Unauthorized charge
A very generic Google descriptor that can hide a wide range of unauthorized charges, making it difficult to identify the source without further investigation.
PENDING ZOOSK 18889396675 888-939-6675 CA
⚠️Unauthorized pending charge
Pending charges from Zoosk appearing on statements without user consent.
PET HEALTH CLUB
🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charges
Customers report unexpected cancellation charges or continued billing after attempting to cancel a pet health club subscription.
Pos Debit- 4961 4961 Fanduel.com
⚠️Unauthorized online gaming charge
Point of Sale debit descriptor for Fanduel.com, potentially linked to unauthorized transactions.
PRE-AUTH ZOOSK 18889396675 888-939-6675 CA
⚠️Unauthorized pre-authorization
Pre-authorization charges from Zoosk reported as unauthorized, potentially leading to full subscription charges.
PURCHASE FANDUEL RACING
⚠️Unauthorized online gaming charge
Descriptor for FanDuel Racing purchases, potentially associated with unauthorized account usage.
Roku for CBS Interactive
🔄Unauthorized Subscription/Charge
A general descriptor for CBS Interactive charges via Roku. Unauthorized charges might be from unintended subscriptions or family members activating services.
Roku for Pandora
🔄Unauthorized subscription
Charges for Pandora through Roku, potentially an unauthorized subscription or a forgotten linked service.
Uber One subscription (via Venmo)
🔄Unauthorized Subscription
Unauthorized charges for an 'Uber One subscription' appearing on bank statements, often linked to Venmo, where users did not subscribe or authorize the recurring payment.
RENTAL APP CHARGE
⚠️Unauthorized rental application fee
Charges an application fee for a rental property that is fake or not actually available, collecting money under false pretenses.
CREDIT - UNAUTHORIZED CHARGE REFUND
⚠️Unauthorized charge
A descriptor indicating a refund for an unauthorized charge, suggesting a previous scam or billing error.
G.co/helppay#
⚠️Unauthorized Google One charge
A customer reported a $2.15 charge on their credit card statement from 'G.co/helppay#' for Google One, which they did not authorize.
GOOGLE PLAY
⚠️Unauthorized Android/Fortnite charges
Descriptor for Fortnite purchases made on Android devices; can appear in unauthorized transactions.
Landingss Com
🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charge
A merchant name that may appear on credit card statements for online services or subscriptions. Can be legitimate or unauthorized.
Microsoft 365
🔄Accidental duplicate purchase or unauthorized recurring subscription
Users reported being charged for Microsoft 365 multiple times, either due to accidental duplicate purchases or unauthorized recurring subscriptions that are difficult to cancel or get refunded.
notenow.org
⚠️Unauthorized testing charge / Potential larger scam
Small, unauthorized charges that may be a test for larger fraudulent transactions.
PLAYSTATION NETWORK
⚠️Unauthorized PlayStation Store charges
Legitimate PlayStation Network descriptor that can appear in unauthorized charges if an account is compromised.
POS ADTRNQ.COM PRO / PREMHTTPSADTRANQU DEUS
🔄Unauthorized recurring charge, hidden subscription (ad blocker service, sometimes confused with other recurring charges)
Unauthorized recurring charges from 'ADTRNQ.COM PRO / PREMHTTPSADTRANQU DEUS', often associated with hidden subscriptions for ad blocker services, but sometimes confused with other recurring charges. Note: This descriptor is primarily for an ad blocker service, not directly ADT home security, but...
PSV* (PUBLICATION NAME)
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charge
General descriptor for Oxford Club publications, where '(PUBLICATION NAME)' is replaced by the specific newsletter (e.g., Oxford Communiqué, Oxford Income Letter). Users report issues with auto-renewals.