Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

Descriptor for purchases made through the Epic Games Store, can appear in unauthorized transactions.

Website-based purchase indicator for Epic Games, can appear in unauthorized transactions.

A detailed descriptor for ESPN+ charges, including location and a reference number. Unauthorized charges may indicate fraudulent activity or difficulty canceling.

Charges from Eventbrite Payments may appear on statements for fraudulent event registrations or unauthorized charges, often linked to phishing scams.

A charge related to FriendFinder Networks, often a forgotten subscription for online dating or social networking services.

Consumers report difficulty canceling Firstleaf Wine Club subscriptions, leading to continued unauthorized charges. The descriptor often appears as 'FIRSTLEAF WINE' or similar.

Company sending official-looking letters for optional document services, often mistaken for mandatory government fees.

Company sending official-looking letters for optional document services, often mistaken for mandatory government fees.

A descriptor related to Google Developer services, potentially indicating unauthorized app purchases, subscriptions, or developer account misuse.

Unauthorized charges appear on credit card statements with descriptors like 'GOOGLE *..... PAYHELP' or 'GOOGLE * XXX G.CO/PAYHELP# GB' for small amounts (e.g., $0.25 USD), indicating a compromised Google account or leaked credit card information.

This descriptor is associated with YouTube-related purchases or subscriptions that users may not recognize, sometimes due to shared accounts or forgotten free trials.

Unauthorized charges from "Google Ads" on credit card statements, often occurring when stolen payment information is used to fund fraudulent advertising campaigns.

Reports indicate unauthorized charge attempts under 'Google GearUP', suggesting potential unwanted subscriptions or fraudulent use of payment information.

Users report unauthorized charges for in-game items or duplicate charges for single purchases, often difficult to resolve with Scopely support.

Unauthorized YouTube Premium charge appearing on credit card statements, often without user's consent.

Charges for Audible subscriptions made through Google's ecosystem, frequently associated with unexpected or unwanted renewals.

User was charged subscription fees after a trial for MyLife, a people search service.

A customer reported an unauthorized charge on their credit card from 'GOOGLE*GOOGLE STORAGE G. CO'.

An unauthorized charge with the descriptor "GOOGLE*YOUTUBE SUPER G.CO/HELPAY#AU" indicates a fraudulent YouTube subscription, often occurring even when the user does not have an Android device or active Google Play activity.

A user reported an unauthorized charge from 'Hearst Membership NC' on their bank statement, indicating a potential scam or billing error for a membership they did not authorize.

The Hint Astrology App charges users $29.99 weekly without a clear subscription, often linked to Apple Pay. Users report these charges despite not having an active subscription.

An unexpected recurring charge for a home search or property listing service that was not explicitly authorized as a subscription.

Initial charge for a fake home warranty service, often followed by recurring unauthorized charges.

Hostgator users report unauthorized charges and billing fraud, including issues with stolen credit cards and unexpected renewals.