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1,224 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
OMNYPYG*
⚠️Unrecognized/Potential Fraud
Unrecognized charge descriptor reported by users, likely indicating a fraudulent or highly obscure transaction.
pandora meteor way
⚠️Mystery charge/Fraudulent
An unknown and potentially fraudulent charge appearing on bank statements, possibly linked to a scam.
paramount+
🔄Hidden subscription/unauthorized recurring charge
Users are repeatedly charged for Paramount+ ($3-$5) even after canceling cards and disputing charges, with merchant ID changes to bypass stop payments.
PATSPUBS.COM
🔄Hidden subscription / Unauthorized recurring charge
Reported as an unauthorized recurring charge on Cabela's credit cards, potentially indicating a hidden subscription or fraudulent activity.
Payment to IPSY *GLAM BAG|888-769-4526|CA
🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charges
A descriptor format for IPSY Glam Bag payments, sometimes appearing with a pipe delimiter, and linked to unexpected charges.
PAYPAL *FASTRAKINVE
⚠️Fake Toll Payment
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.
PAYPAL *PUGETSOUNDF PU/CRAWFORD MELISS - PSFOA EVENT REGISTRATION
⚠️Fake event registration / Unauthorized charges
A specific PayPal descriptor linked to potentially fraudulent event registrations, as seen in a Linn County List of Claims.
PAYPAL DES:INST XFER ID:COURSE HERO INDN:JOHN DOE
⚠️Misleading billing practices
PayPal instant transfer for Course Hero, potentially linked to misleading subscription terms.
TRENDS TODAY
🔄Fake trend analysis subscription
A descriptor for an unwanted subscription to 'trends analysis' or market updates, often initiated through misleading online ads.
PAYPAL INST XFER COURSE HERO WEB ID: PAYPALSI77
⚠️Misleading billing practices
PayPal instant transfer for Course Hero via web, often associated with unexpected annual charges.
PCH*INTELIUS
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor found on credit card statements for recurring subscriptions.
PCH*INTELIUS 888-240
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.
PCH*INTELIUS 888-240-7
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.
PCH*INTELIUS 888-240-77
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.
PCH*INTELIUS 888-240-7714
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with full phone number.
PCH*INTELIUS 888-245
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.
PCH*INTELIUS 888-245-1
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.
PCH*INTELIUS 888-245-16
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.
PCH*INTELIUS 888-245-165
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with partial phone number.
PCH*INTELIUS 888-245-1655
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with full phone number.
PCH*INTELIUS 888024007
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with phone number variation.
PCH*INTELIUS 888024501
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Intelius descriptor with phone number variation.
PDFESCAPE
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Users report being charged €50 monthly despite cancellation, and issues with subscriptions after an initial trial.
PDFGURU
🔄Hidden subscription trap
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.