Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

1,224 verified fraudulent charge descriptors

OMNYPYG*

⚠️Unrecognized/Potential Fraud

HIGH

Unrecognized charge descriptor reported by users, likely indicating a fraudulent or highly obscure transaction.

Amount varies1 report

pandora meteor way

⚠️Mystery charge/Fraudulent

HIGH

An unknown and potentially fraudulent charge appearing on bank statements, possibly linked to a scam.

$85.001 report

paramount+

🔄Hidden subscription/unauthorized recurring charge

HIGH

Users are repeatedly charged for Paramount+ ($3-$5) even after canceling cards and disputing charges, with merchant ID changes to bypass stop payments.

$3-$51 report

PATSPUBS.COM

🔄Hidden subscription / Unauthorized recurring charge

HIGH

Reported as an unauthorized recurring charge on Cabela's credit cards, potentially indicating a hidden subscription or fraudulent activity.

Amount varies1 report

Payment to IPSY *GLAM BAG|888-769-4526|CA

🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charges

HIGH

A descriptor format for IPSY Glam Bag payments, sometimes appearing with a pipe delimiter, and linked to unexpected charges.

Amount varies1 report

PAYPAL *FASTRAKINVE

⚠️Fake Toll Payment

HIGH

This descriptor appears to be a combination of PayPal and FasTrak, likely used to deceive victims into thinking it is a legitimate toll payment. The charge is often for a small, seemingly insignificant amount to avoid immediate detection.

$9.951 report

PAYPAL *PUGETSOUNDF PU/CRAWFORD MELISS - PSFOA EVENT REGISTRATION

⚠️Fake event registration / Unauthorized charges

HIGH

A specific PayPal descriptor linked to potentially fraudulent event registrations, as seen in a Linn County List of Claims.

$40.001 report

PAYPAL DES:INST XFER ID:COURSE HERO INDN:JOHN DOE

⚠️Misleading billing practices

HIGH

PayPal instant transfer for Course Hero, potentially linked to misleading subscription terms.

$100.001 report

TRENDS TODAY

🔄Fake trend analysis subscription

HIGH

A descriptor for an unwanted subscription to 'trends analysis' or market updates, often initiated through misleading online ads.

$16.991 report

PAYPAL INST XFER COURSE HERO WEB ID: PAYPALSI77

⚠️Misleading billing practices

HIGH

PayPal instant transfer for Course Hero via web, often associated with unexpected annual charges.

$100.001 report

PCH*INTELIUS

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor found on credit card statements for recurring subscriptions.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888-240

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888-240-7

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888-240-77

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888-240-7714

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with full phone number.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888-245

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888-245-1

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888-245-16

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888-245-165

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888-245-1655

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with full phone number.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888024007

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with phone number variation.

$20-$501 report

PCH*INTELIUS 888024501

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Intelius descriptor with phone number variation.

$20-$501 report

PDFESCAPE

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Users report being charged €50 monthly despite cancellation, and issues with subscriptions after an initial trial.

€501 report

PDFGURU

🔄Hidden subscription trap

HIGH

Users are charged a recurring monthly fee of $49.99 after an initial low-cost payment (e.g., $0.99 or $1.99) for a one-time service, often without clear consent or knowledge of the subscription.

$49.991 report