unauthorized Fraudulent Charges
568 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
PSV* OXFORD.CLUB
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charge
This descriptor appears for Oxford Club charges, specifically for VISA. Users report issues with auto-renewals and unexpected charges, with amounts varying based on publication.
RACEENTRY
⚠️Fake event registration / Unauthorized charges
While RaceEntry.com is a legitimate platform, some scams involve fraudulent event registrations that may indirectly lead to charges appearing with 'RACEENTRY' or related terms, though the platform itself states it does not directly handle credit card data.
RING MONTHLY HTTPSRING.COMCA
🔄Unauthorized recurring charge, hidden subscription
Unauthorized recurring monthly charge often appearing as 'RING MONTHLY HTTPSRING.COMCA' on bank statements, frequently linked to hidden subscriptions or charges after cancellation.
RING UNLIMITED MONTHLY
🔄Unauthorized recurring charge, hidden subscription
Unauthorized recurring monthly charge for Ring services, often associated with hidden subscriptions or charges post-cancellation.
RING YEARLY PLAN
🔄Unauthorized recurring charge, hidden subscription
Unauthorized annual charge for Ring Protect plans, sometimes appearing as double charges or charges after cancellation.
SHIELD AUTOMOTIVE
⚠️Unauthorized charge
Charges from Shield Automotive services that consumers are concerned about being fraudulent or unauthorized on their card statements.
STEAM PURCHASE
⚠️Unauthorized Fortnite charges via Steam (rare)
Rare descriptor for Fortnite purchases if accessed through Steam, can indicate unauthorized activity.
TRUSTLY
⚠️Debt collection for disputed unauthorized charges
Payment processor involved in debt collection for disputed Fanduel charges, indicating potential issues with chargeback processes.
TRUSTLY (PointsBet retry payment fee)
⚠️Unauthorized retry payment fee
Trustly charges for retry payments related to PointsBet deposits, potentially leading to unexpected fees.
Unrecognized charge for 2.99
🔄Unauthorized subscription
A recurring charge of $2.99 appearing on statements, often associated with unintended Google One subscriptions.
PSN
⚠️Unauthorized PlayStation Store charges
Abbreviated PlayStation Network descriptor that can appear in unauthorized charges if an account is compromised.
Aetna Inc.
⚠️Unauthorized charge for insurance
An unauthorized charge of $91.60 appeared on a statement, related to a dental plan.
AMAZON AUDIBLE
⚠️Confusing billing, potential unauthorized charge
A descriptor combining Amazon and Audible, which can be confusing and lead to users overlooking unauthorized charges.
AMAZON DIGITAL AUDIBLE
⚠️Confusing billing, potential unauthorized charge
Similar to 'AMAZON AUDIBLE', this descriptor can obscure the nature of the charge, making it harder to identify unauthorized transactions.
Amazon.com*AUDIBLE
⚠️Confusing billing, potential unauthorized charge
A common Amazon billing format for Audible, which can be legitimate but also associated with charges users don't recognize.
AMAZON.COM*DIGITAL
⚠️Generic digital purchase, potential unauthorized
A general digital purchase descriptor from Amazon, often reported as an unknown charge.
AMAZON.COM*KINDLE
⚠️Confusing billing, potential unauthorized charge
A common descriptor for Kindle e-book purchases, which can be legitimate but also appear as unrecognized charges.
AMZ-AUDIBLE
⚠️Confusing billing, potential unauthorized charge
A shortened descriptor for Amazon Audible, which can be easily missed or misunderstood on a bank statement.
AMZ-AUDIOBOOKS
⚠️Confusing billing, potential unauthorized charge
An abbreviated descriptor for Amazon Audiobooks, potentially causing confusion for consumers reviewing their statements.
AMZ-DIGITAL-AUDIBLE
⚠️Confusing billing, potential unauthorized charge
Abbreviated Amazon Digital Audible descriptor, often leading to confusion and difficulty in recognizing legitimate vs. unauthorized charges.
AMZN Mktp US*AUDIBLE
⚠️Confusing billing, potential unauthorized charge
Amazon Marketplace descriptor for Audible, which can be unclear and lead to difficulty in identifying the source of the charge.
AMZN MKTP US*KINDLE
⚠️Confusing billing, potential unauthorized charge
Amazon Marketplace Kindle purchase descriptor, which can be unclear and lead to difficulty in identifying the source of the charge.
GLOBAL COFFEE
⚠️Unauthorized recurring charge
A broad descriptor that could be easily mistaken for a one-time purchase but is actually a recurring subscription.
AMZN.COM/BILL WA
⚠️Unauthorized Amazon Prime/Digital charges
While "AMZN.COM/BILL WA" can be a legitimate Amazon descriptor, it is frequently associated with unauthorized Amazon Prime or digital service charges, sometimes "MANUALLY ENTERED". SimplyWise classifies it as medium risk for fraud. Typical amounts reported are around $16.04 for Prime.