Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

A descriptor for a coffee roaster subscription that is difficult to cancel, resulting in unwanted recurring charges.

A user reported an unauthorized charge from ROZINA for a product that was not as advertised.

Charges appear on bank statements with this descriptor, often without user authorization, leading to disputes and frustration.

A payment processor frequently used for online subscriptions, including adult entertainment, leading to unrecognized or unauthorized charges on statements.

Users sign up for a low-cost service, then are charged higher amounts for unwanted subscriptions. Cancellation is made difficult, and unauthorized small charges may occur.

An unauthorized recurring charge of $16.74 for a dental plan, with another complaint mentioning a $46.50 unauthorized charge.

Charges users for Spotify Premium subscriptions without their consent, often recurring and difficult to cancel. This descriptor is used by Spotify itself.

Company with numerous complaints regarding overdrawn bank accounts, failure to remove old debts, and opaque contract details.

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

While Spotify is legitimate, this descriptor appears in cases of unauthorized charges, often after cancellation attempts or due to compromised card details.

Charges from Stansberry Research are often due to auto-renewals of their investment newsletter subscriptions, which can be difficult to cancel. Amounts vary widely based on the specific service, with one reported at $212.93.

A magazine clearing house or third-party agency that signs users up for subscriptions without their explicit consent. Some users report being charged, leading to fraud concerns.

Users reported unauthorized recurring charges from Surfshark due to auto-renewal, with difficulties in canceling and obtaining refunds despite attempts to do so.

Older or legacy Norton accounts might show 'SYMANTEC' as the descriptor. Scammers exploit this by sending fake renewal notices, similar to Norton/LifeLock scams, leading to attempts to defraud users of $200 or more through refund scam tactics.

Text job scam impersonating Tesla, similar to Amazon scams.

A user reported an unauthorized charge from THAAT Inc. for a product that was not as advertised.

Unrecognized charges from an e-bike and scooter company, potentially due to card skimming or subscription issues.

This descriptor appears for Motley Fool charges, often associated with automatic renewals and unexpected billing. The phone number is sometimes included.

Company selling travel packages with hidden fees and requiring attendance at timeshare presentations.

A recurring charge for a Trulia-branded insights subscription that the consumer did not authorize.

BrainManager.io lures users with free IQ tests, then charges a small fee that quietly sets up a monthly subscription. Cancellation is difficult, and support is unresponsive.

Multiple unauthorized ACH transactions appearing as 'Venmo Payment' on bank statements, often starting with small amounts and escalating to drain the account.

A $1 VIN check on VINinspect.com leads to an unexpected $35 subscription charge without clear warning.

Complaints indicate VSP Vision Care may be associated with double billing for identical plans and misleading coverage information, leading to unexpected charges.