Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

Charges from VeteranAid.org, often related to unintentional subscriptions or deceptive billing for veteran assistance programs.

Charges from VeteranAid.org, often related to unintentional subscriptions or deceptive billing for veteran assistance programs.

Charges from VeteranAid.org, often related to unintentional subscriptions or deceptive billing for veteran assistance programs.

Automatically enrolls customers into an auto-subscription plan at a recurring charge of $99.99 per month after an initial purchase.

Advertises a cheap VIN check ($1) but then enrolls users into recurring subscriptions (around $25) or provides inaccurate/empty reports. Often used in phishing attempts.

Initially offering a $1 VIN report, vinhistory USA then enrolls users into an undisclosed recurring subscription, typically around $29.95.

A VISA debit card purchase descriptor for IPSY Glam Bag, often associated with fraudulent or unrecognized transactions.

This descriptor is reported to appear on bank statements for unauthorized charges related to the Nebula app, indicating a more obscure billing name.

A one-time or infrequent charge for a 'web food order' that is not recognized by the cardholder, indicating a compromised account used for fraudulent purchases.

Suspicious charges appearing on bank statements. Often appears with various prefixes like 'CHKCARD' or 'POS Debit'. Users report not recognizing the charge and needing to dispute it.

Unauthorized charges appearing on bank statements from various banks, often reversed automatically, indicating card testing or data breach related activity.

Users report recurring monthly charges of $59.95 from Winc, often appearing as a 'monthly subscription' despite a one-time order. The exact descriptor may vary due to multiple LLCs.

Users reported their Xbox 360 accounts being hacked, leading to unauthorized activity and loss of access to purchased games. Microsoft support is often difficult to reach for resolution.

A descriptor associated with scams where products are not delivered or are unrelated to the purchase, and the website becomes unresponsive.

Impersonates Zillow to charge for a "premium service" upgrade that offers no real benefits or is entirely fraudulent.

Charge appearing to be from an AARP benefits center, but is actually a fraudulent attempt to gain personal or financial information.

Users report being enrolled in 'Angel group' memberships with Naked Wines, leading to recurring charges of approximately $35 (USD equivalent of £25) without clear consent.

Users report being charged monthly for a subscription they never knowingly signed up for. The charges often appear after interacting with other websites or offers, and cancellation can be difficult.

A vague 'subscription hub' charge that is difficult to trace back to a specific food delivery service, often a result of dark patterns or misleading sign-ups.

An unauthorized charge for a title search that was never conducted or is part of a fraudulent scheme.

Similar to PCPROTECT, TOTALAV is an antivirus program that often uses aggressive marketing and billing tactics, leading to unauthorized charges.

Recurring charge for a "senior wellness program" that is difficult to cancel and offers minimal benefits.

Website-based Chegg charge, often for recurring subscriptions.

Abbreviated Chegg order descriptor, typically for recurring subscriptions.