Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

Legitimate merchant name used for unauthorized subscription renewals or unexpected price hikes, often difficult to cancel.

A consumer believes they were scammed by Winklevoss Exchange LLC through misleading advertising to get them on the exchange, followed by a security hold on their account.

Users report being charged for Yousician subscriptions after canceling free trials or having difficulty canceling auto-renewals.

Charges from Zoosk appearing on credit card statements without authorization, often due to forgotten free trials or deceptive subscription practices.

A charge for 'Grub Plus' that automatically renews without clear notification or consent, often after an initial free trial period.

A charge for a mortgage consultation that is misleading or part of a larger scam to extract personal information or money.

A charge for a 'delivery pass' that consumers do not recognize, suggesting a hidden or unauthorized subscription to a delivery service.

IOLO produces system optimization software. Some users report being charged for services they did not sign up for or authorize.

Charges a one-time fee for a "lease verification" service that is either fake or unnecessary, often after a rental application.

An unrecognized charge for a pharmacy service or prescription that was not received or authorized by the Medicare beneficiary.

A charge for an unsolicited or unnecessary mortgage review service, often leading to further scams.

A small charge, typically $1, used by fraudsters to test the validity of stolen credit card information.

A charge appearing from a physical address that the cardholder does not recognize, often leading to disputes.

A fraudulent recurring charge, often indicating a cloned card used for gym memberships or similar services.

An unrecognized charge appearing on credit card statements, often linked to hidden subscriptions.

Unauthorized recurring charges from SimpliSafe, often appearing after service cancellation or as unrequested subscriptions.

Phone number format with Steam identifier, can appear in unauthorized transactions if an account is compromised.

A user reported an unknown charge of $38.39 from '697BRAME A VENUVU' on their credit card statement.

A charge for AARP membership renewal that was never authorized by the cardholder, possibly due to identity theft or deceptive auto-renewal practices.

A recurring charge for an "Active Advantage" membership that users often report as unauthorized or difficult to cancel, frequently appearing after signing up for an event or free trial.

A vague billing descriptor often associated with subscription-based or pay-per-access adult content, which can appear as an unauthorized charge or a forgotten subscription.

A charge related to Eventbrite advertising that may be unauthorized or a hidden fee, as seen in expense checks.

Charges from Age of Learning, the parent company of ABCmouse, often associated with multiple or unexpected charges.

This descriptor appears as a pending charge on credit card statements, even for users who have never had an Amazon account. The charge is often for $19.99 and is considered fraudulent.