Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors
1,224 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
MSFT*XBOX
πUnauthorized Xbox Game Pass subscription
A user reported a 13 EUR charge from 'MSFT*XBOX' for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which they did not authorize and had recurring billing turned off.
NAMECHEAP
β οΈFraudulent domain registration/abuse flags
Namecheap users report issues with fraudulent domain registrations and accounts being locked due to abuse flags, leading to loss of service and funds.
Newspaperarchive.com
πUnauthorized recurring charge/Subscription trap
A recurring charge from Newspaperarchive.com that customers find difficult to cancel, often appearing after a free trial or without clear consent.
NOMADIK
πHidden subscription / Unauthorized recurring charge
Charges from Nomadik, an outdoor subscription box service, have been reported as unauthorized recurring charges even after cancellation, indicating a hidden subscription trap.
NORTON*SUBSCRIPTION
πUnauthorized subscription charge
Descriptor for Norton antivirus or security suite, frequently associated with unwanted auto-renewals or fraudulent charges from scam emails.
NT KETO
β οΈUnauthorized charge/unsolicited product
An unauthorized charge of $199.98 for keto products, which the merchant claimed was legitimate due to proof of delivery.
ODIE PET INSURANCE
πUnauthorized charges/Hidden subscription
Customers report unauthorized monthly premium charges after cancellation or for services not rendered.
Online Payment London GB
πHidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charge
A vague descriptor often associated with unauthorized charges or hidden subscriptions, sometimes linked to unreceived items or fraudulent online purchases.
PAYPAL INST XFER ESPN PLUS WEB ID: PAYPALSI77
πUnauthorized Subscription/Charge
This descriptor indicates an ESPN+ subscription charge via PayPal. Unauthorized occurrences suggest compromised PayPal accounts or hidden subscriptions.
PAYPAL INST XFER MAILCHIMP WEB ID: PAYPALSI77
πUnauthorized subscription/charge
Charges processed via PayPal for Mailchimp, often reported as unauthorized by users who do not recognize the transaction.
PCPROTECT
πUnwanted subscription
This descriptor is associated with a legitimate-looking but often unwanted antivirus program. Users report being signed up for subscriptions without their consent.
People Finder
πHidden subscription trap
A $1.00 trial for a people finder service automatically enrolled the user into a $19.95 monthly subscription without clear consent.
POS CHEGG ORDER
πHidden subscription trap
Point-of-sale Chegg order, often for recurring subscriptions.
POS DEBIT CHEGG ORDER
πHidden subscription trap
Point-of-sale debit charge for Chegg services, often recurring.
POS Debit ZOOSK 18889396675 888-939-6675 CA
β οΈUnauthorized debit charge
Direct debit charges from Zoosk reported as unauthorized, leading to bank fraud department involvement.
Pos Debit- 2050 2050 Chegg Order
πHidden subscription trap
Specific point-of-sale debit descriptor for Chegg.
Premier Health Solutions LLC
β οΈUnauthorized Health Insurance Charge
An unauthorized charge of $307.00 from 'Premier Health Solutions LLC' after misleading sales tactics for health insurance.
Prime video.c*RH96B0WV1
β οΈUnauthorized Prime Video charges / Phone scam
Small unauthorized charges related to Prime Video, potentially linked to phone scams or compromised accounts.
PROPERTY VERIFY LLC
β οΈPhantom Property Verification Fee
An unauthorized charge for a property verification service that was never requested or performed.
PupSocks
πHidden subscription trap
Some users reported unauthorized charges from "digitalcontentapps" after ordering from PupSocks, suggesting a connection to a hidden subscription scam. The charges were typically $38.77.
REALTOR CONNECT
β οΈUnauthorized charge for connecting with real estate agents
Charges users a recurring fee for a service that claims to connect them with real estate agents, often without user initiation or benefit.
REALTY INSIGHTS SUB
πUnauthorized real estate insights subscription
A recurring charge for a real estate insights or data subscription that the consumer did not knowingly sign up for.
RECURRING CHEGG ORDER
πHidden subscription trap
Explicitly stated recurring Chegg order.
REPUBLIC TRS TAXACT FEE
πUnauthorized Charge / Hidden Fee
This descriptor has been reported in conjunction with TaxAct, where users found unexpected fees from 'Republic TRS' on their bank statements.