Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

Charges appearing as 'APL*ITUNES' on statements that users do not recognize or authorize.

Combined company and platform descriptor for Steam, can appear in unauthorized transactions if an account is compromised.

Charge for a product that was never delivered, with unresponsive customer service.

A billing descriptor for Amember software, used for online memberships and subscriptions, often unrecognized by cardholders.

Charges for vehicle service contracts that are often associated with denied claims, deceptive advertising, and difficulty in obtaining covered repairs.

This descriptor is a misspelling of legitimate Amazon charges, used by fake merchants to process unauthorized transactions. The typical amounts are estimated to be between $10 and $50.

Mentioned in consumer complaints regarding unauthorized charges for newspaper subscriptions.

Charges related to the Ancestry mobile application, possibly for in-app purchases or subscriptions.

Robocall confirming a $199 charge for antivirus protection, prompting the user to call back to dispute, leading to a refund scam.

Charges appearing as 'APL*APPLE.COM/BILL' on statements that users do not recognize or authorize.

A detailed descriptor that spoofs a legitimate merchant (Apple iTunes) to hide fraudulent activity, often associated with unexpected charges.

Charges for Audible subscriptions made through Apple's ecosystem, often reported as unauthorized or forgotten by users.

A descriptor that might be truncated or appear unfamiliar, leading consumers to dispute a legitimate-looking coffee charge.

Astrology app that sets up a hidden subscription after a small payment, with charges appearing under a different merchant name on bank statements, making them hard to track.

This company signs users up for a monthly membership fee without clear disclosure during the purchase process.

Charge for Bark.us parental control software, often an auto-renewal after a free trial that users forget to cancel.

BeenVerified descriptor found on credit card statements.

BeenVerified descriptor found on credit card statements.

Scammer on TikTok live selling fake business startup sessions.

Birchbox UK descriptor for an April charge, frequently appearing in complaints about unexpected renewals.

Birchbox UK descriptor for a December charge, similar to the above, and linked to persistent billing problems.

Birchbox UK descriptor for a December charge with location, often appearing in reports of unexpected or unauthorized charges.

Birchbox UK descriptor for a February charge, often reported as an unexpected or unauthorized charge.

Birchbox UK descriptor for a January charge, often cited in cases where users struggle to cancel or are charged unexpectedly.