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1,224 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
ICM*instantcheckmate.com-data-mon
πHidden subscription trap
Instant Checkmate descriptor for recurring data monitoring services.
ICM*instantcheckmate.com-emai-rep
πHidden subscription trap
Instant Checkmate descriptor for recurring unlimited standard email reports.
ICM*instantcheckmate.com-pers-rep
πHidden subscription trap
Instant Checkmate descriptor for recurring unlimited standard person reports.
ICM*instantcheckmate.com-phon-rep
πHidden subscription trap
Instant Checkmate descriptor for recurring unlimited standard phone reports.
INCFILE
β οΈFraudulent charges/poor service
Customers report fraudulent credit card activity and poor service for LLC formation, leading to delays and additional unexpected costs.
IPSY *GLAM BA
πHidden subscription/Unauthorized charges
A shortened descriptor for IPSY Glam Bag, still frequently associated with complaints about unwanted charges.
IPSY *GLAM BAG
πHidden subscription/Unauthorized charges
A general descriptor for IPSY Glam Bag, often reported as an unrecognized or unauthorized charge on bank statements.
Janie and Jack Outlet- Imposter
β οΈOnline purchase scam, imposter website
Purchased items from a fake Janie and Jack outlet website after seeing an Instagram ad.
Keto SIA
πHidden subscription trap, unauthorized charges
Mentioned as a merchant name in the context of disputing unauthorized credit card charges for a keto subscription.
KETOBOOSTELECTROLYTE
β οΈUnauthorized charge/unsolicited product
An unauthorized charge of $198 for "insta keto" pills, which were sent without consent. Difficult to get a refund.
Kindle
πUnauthorized subscription / Digital content scam
Recurring charges for Kindle content when no purchases were made, indicating a possible unauthorized subscription or scam.
LVMNNGS.COM
πUnauthorized charge / Vague subscription
A mysterious charge appears on bank statements, and the associated website is vague, making cancellation difficult.
LVP*KASAMBA
β οΈPsychic fraud, unauthorized charges
Users report double charges and being scammed by psychic services on the platform.
MAGAZINESUB
πHidden subscription trap
Descriptor related to magazine subscriptions from Highlights for Children, often associated with unauthorized renewals.
MEDIA ACCESS
β οΈUnauthorized media content access
A recurring charge for 'media access' to unspecified content, often a result of deceptive free trials or phishing.
MEDICARE SVC FEE
β οΈBogus Medicare service fee
A charge appearing as a "Medicare service fee" for services never rendered or not covered, designed to mimic legitimate government charges.
MERCHANT SERVICE CD
πHidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charge
Charges users without consent after a free trial cancellation, often going unnoticed due to similar legitimate charges.
Meta Pay
β οΈUnauthorized charges, credit card skimming, fraudulent online purchases
Unauthorized charges appearing as 'Meta Pay' on bank statements, often due to credit card skimming, used for fraudulent online purchases or Facebook ads.
MICROSOFT XBOX
β οΈUnauthorized recurring charges / Gift card fraud
Repeated unauthorized charges for Xbox gift cards or Game Pass subscriptions, often continuing even after card replacement due to account updater services.
Microsoft*Store, 425-6816830, WA
πFraudulent Office 365 subscriptions or legitimate verification attempts
This descriptor appears for both legitimate card verification attempts by Microsoft and fraudulent charges for Office 365 subscriptions that users cannot trace or cancel through their Microsoft accounts.
MIL DISCOUNT CLUB
πHidden military discount club subscription
A recurring charge for a military discount club that was deceptively signed up for or is entirely fraudulent.
Montana Business Filing Center
β οΈDeceptive business renewal filing
A third-party service charging for business renewal filings that can be done for free or less through official channels.
msbill.info
πUnauthorized subscription renewal/Fraudulent billing
Users reported being charged 13β¬ (approx. $15 USD) for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via msbill.info despite having recurring billing turned off, suggesting an unauthorized subscription.
MSFT*OFFICEBILL
πSpoofed Microsoft Office subscription
A fraudulent charge appearing as a Microsoft Office subscription, often with a slightly altered descriptor to evade detection.