Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

A descriptor for Google Commerce, which could be associated with various unauthorized purchases or subscriptions if the user does not recognize the charge.

A descriptor for Google Devices, potentially indicating unauthorized purchases of hardware or related services.

Descriptor for Fortnite purchases made on Android, can appear in unauthorized transactions.

A customer reported a $100 charge on their bank statement labeled 'Google Cloud' for a service they did not subscribe to.

Chegg subscription charged via Google Play.

The FTC reported that Google unlawfully billed parents for millions of dollars in unauthorized in-app purchases made by children through the Google Play store.

A charge related to YouTube services from Mountain View, potentially an unauthorized YouTube Premium or YouTube TV subscription.

This descriptor appears for unauthorized YouTube Super Chat charges. Users report not recognizing these charges, which are often small amounts.

Mysterious monthly charge for YouTube membership, not found in Google accounts, potentially an unauthorized subscription.

A user reported being scammed out of Googlepoints vouchers and being forced to spend real money, indicating a fraudulent scheme.

Users report unexpected charges from 'Hearst' on their credit cards, sometimes related to subscriptions they forgot about or were unaware of, leading to confusion and perceived fraud.

A descriptor mimicking a legitimate Hulu subscription, used in the context of unauthorized charges.

A descriptor for a VPN service that may be part of a hidden subscription scam. Users may be signed up for a recurring payment without their knowledge.

Subscribes users to a "premium" home search service without clear consent, with recurring monthly charges.

Descriptor related to HomerLearning Inc., the operating company for Little Passports, appearing on statements for potentially unauthorized charges.

Instant Checkmate descriptor for a one-time unlimited PDF downloads.

Instant Checkmate descriptor for a one-time premium person report upgrade.

Charges from Instagram Ads that users did not authorize, sometimes linked to deceptive trial offers or compromised accounts.

A general descriptor for TurboTax charges that can be unrecognized by the user, potentially due to forgotten services or upgrades.

Users report encountering fake psychics and being scammed on the platform.

Online scam where a business used a local disaster to solicit support, but did not deliver goods.

Customers reported receiving unauthorized shipments of Keto + ACV Gummies and other products, leading to unexpected charges.

Direct descriptor for Kindle Unlimited subscription charges, often associated with unwanted renewals after free trials.

Users reported unauthorized charges from LastPass, even after canceling their subscriptions. This is often linked to LogMeIn's billing practices.