unauthorized Fraudulent Charges
568 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
PIMSLEUR.COM
🔄Unauthorized subscription renewal/Difficult cancellation
Charges from Pimsleur.com for subscriptions that are difficult to cancel, leading to unauthorized renewals.
HIMS & HERS HEALTH
🔄Unauthorized subscription reactivation
HIMS & HERS HEALTH charges are reported for unauthorized reactivation of subscriptions and refusal to issue refunds for hair loss and other men's health products.
CORPORATE FILLINGS LLC
⚠️Unauthorized charges / Deceptive business practices
Company associated with Northwest Registered Agent, known for making unauthorized transactions.
IPSY
🔄Unauthorized charges / Hidden subscription trap
Systemic fraud involving unauthorized charges, refusal to honor cancellations, and non-delivery of products, with charges exceeding $600 CAD.
CEREBRAL INC
⚠️Deceptive cancellation, Unauthorized data sharing, Negative option billing
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Cerebral, Inc. for deceptive cancellation policies, unauthorized data sharing, and negative option billing.
KYLE ROBERTSON
⚠️Deceptive cancellation, Unauthorized data sharing, Negative option billing
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Kyle Robertson, former CEO of Cerebral, for deceptive cancellation policies and unauthorized data sharing.
PERSONALITY.CO
🔄Hidden subscription trap, unauthorized charges
Charges $1.95 for a report, then $59.99/month for a hidden subscription that is difficult to cancel.
MANINDRA GARG
⚠️Unauthorized billing, Negative option continuity plan
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Manindra Garg for unauthorized billing related to CBD and keto products.
NGL PRO
🔄Unauthorized recurring charges, Deceptive subscription
Inferred descriptor for the NGL Pro paid service, which involved unauthorized recurring charges and deceptive practices.
Match.com
⚠️Unauthorized charges/Inaccessible account
Users are charged by Match.com but are locked out of their accounts and unable to cancel subscriptions or get customer support.
BIZEE
⚠️Fraudulent charges / Unauthorized business services
Fraudulent charges and security vulnerabilities associated with business formation services, leading to unauthorized transactions.
Money Plus Saver
⚠️Unauthorized discount club membership
This discount club charged consumers for unauthorized memberships, with initial and recurring fees appearing on bank statements. Also referred to as MONEY PLUS SAVER and Money Saver plus in complaints.
Monopoly Go tokens (Google Play)
⚠️Unauthorized in-app purchase
A user was charged for in-app purchases (Monopoly Go tokens) without authorization, despite having authentication enabled, indicating a deceptive practice.
MONSTER.CA RESUME VIEW
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
Users are charged per resume view after their monthly credits run out on Monster.ca, without warning or spend cap, leading to significant unauthorized charges.
Nexway UltraAV-VPN
🔄Unauthorized subscription transfer and hidden charges
Charges appearing as 'Nexway UltraAV-VPN' on bank statements, often resulting from unauthorized transfer of old antivirus subscriptions (e.g., Kaspersky) to a new VPN service, with difficult cancellation processes.
NEXWAY ULTRA-AV-
🔄Unauthorized antivirus/VPN subscription
Users reported unauthorized charges from NEXWAY ULTRA-AV- after Kaspersky accounts were supposedly transferred to UltraAV/UltraVPN without consent, with difficult cancellation processes.
Newport Beach BIM Newport Bch CA 92660 USA
⚠️Unauthorized charge
An unauthorized charge appeared on a new Capital One card for 'Newport Beach BIM Newport Bch CA 92660 USA' despite the cardholder never being to the location and the merchant not accepting credit cards.
MyIQ
🔄Hidden subscription trap, unauthorized charges
Users report being charged recurring fees for subscriptions they did not authorize after taking a 'free' IQ test, with difficulties in cancellation and obtaining refunds. Some mention charges of $29.99, $35.00, and $40.00.
APPLE.COM/CA Merchant City
⚠️Unauthorized charges, credit card compromise
A descriptor seen on credit card statements for unauthorized charges, often indicating credit card compromise when no corresponding purchase is found in the user's Apple account.
NORTON 360
🔄Refund scam / Unauthorized subscription renewal
Fake renewal notices for Norton 360, often with exorbitant amounts like $599, are used in refund scams. Victims are pressured to call a fake support number, where scammers try to extract financial information or gain remote access, resulting in unauthorized charges.
Apple Pay
🎣Phishing scam leading to unauthorized charges
Phishing attempts claiming 'Apple Pay Pre Authorization' for unauthorized charges, often linked to suspicious sign-in requests.
PHILLIP PEIKOS
⏱️Free trial scam, Negative option continuity plan, Unauthorized billing
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Phillip Peikos for deceptive 'free trial' offers and unauthorized negative option billing.
APEX CAPITAL GROUP
⏱️Free trial scam, Negative option continuity plan, Unauthorized billing
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Apex Capital Group for deceptive 'free trial' offers and unauthorized negative option billing.
AADV REMOVEDEndTria
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
A descriptor associated with Active Advantage, often appearing as an unauthorized charge for a hidden subscription after event registration.