Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors
1,224 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
Visa Check Card ZOOSK 18889396675 888-939-6675 CA MC
πUnauthorized subscription/fraudulent charge
Unauthorized charges from Zoosk appearing as Visa Check Card transactions.
VISA DDA PUR AP 449398 CARSHIELD *
β οΈDeceptive vehicle service contract
Charges for extended vehicle service contracts that are often deceptively advertised, leading to denied claims and unexpected monthly payments.
WEBNODE
πUnauthorized charges/Hidden subscriptions
Webnode users report unauthorized charges and difficulty canceling services, often involving hidden subscriptions or unwanted upgrades.
WIX
β οΈUnauthorized charges/Auto-renewal issues
Wix users report unauthorized charges and issues with auto-renewal, leading to unexpected billing.
WMART.SE
β οΈUnauthorized charge / Card testing
A small, fraudulent charge of $10 from WMART.SE was reported on a Cabela's card, suggesting potential card testing or unauthorized use.
XBOX LIVE
β οΈUnauthorized Fortnite charges on Xbox
Descriptor for Fortnite purchases made on Xbox, can appear in unauthorized transactions.
XSOLLA_ROBLOX
β οΈUnauthorized charge/potential fraud
A small charge from Xsolla related to Roblox, potentially a test charge before a larger fraudulent transaction.
ZOOSK 18889396675 888-939-6675 CA
πUnauthorized subscription/fraudulent charge
Users report unauthorized recurring charges from Zoosk, often after never signing up or canceling.
AARP DISCOUNT CARD
β οΈUnauthorized discount card fee
A small charge for an AARP-related discount card that was never requested or authorized.
OwnerDraft
π£Phishing/scam
Another generic descriptor that could be used for a variety of fraudulent charges. The lack of a clear company name is a major red flag.
REAL ESTATE ADMIN
β οΈPhantom Real Estate Administration Fee
A small, recurring or one-time charge for vague 'real estate administration' that is unauthorized.
TRULIA INSIGHTS
πDeceptive subscription for property market insights
Charges for a "Trulia Insights" subscription that provides generic or publicly available market data, trapping users in recurring payments.
UBER*EATS MEMBERSHIP
πUnwanted subscription activation
Users report being charged for an Uber Eats membership they did not intentionally activate, often after a promotional period or app update.
DASH*ACCELERATE
β οΈUnsolicited upgrade charge
A charge for an 'accelerated' or 'priority' delivery service that the user did not request or authorize, appearing as a recurring fee.
PREMIUM BEANS
πHidden subscription trap
A vague descriptor for a coffee product that enrolls consumers into a recurring subscription without clear consent.
A Google One charge
πUnauthorized subscription
A charge identified as a Google One subscription, often appearing without the user's explicit consent or knowledge.
ABCMOUSE CLASSIC
πHidden subscription trap
Descriptor for the ABCmouse Classic subscription, sometimes appearing with additional charges.
AMAZON DIGITAL SVCS
β οΈGeneric digital service charge, potential unauthorized
A generic Amazon digital services charge that can be difficult to trace and is often reported as unauthorized.
AMAZON.COM
π£Spoofed Amazon marketplace charges
General Amazon marketplace descriptor, frequently used in fraudulent charges for various amounts.
AMZN DIGITAL*KINDLE
β οΈUnauthorized digital content purchase
Charges for digital content through Kindle, sometimes appearing without user authorization.
ANCESTRY-GENEALOGY
πHidden subscription trap
General charges for Ancestry genealogy services, often appearing as unexpected renewals.
ANCESTRY-HISTORIES
πHidden subscription trap
Charges for access to historical records or specific historical content within Ancestry.
AUDIBLE MEMBERSHIP
πHidden subscription trap
Similar to 'AUDIBLE SUBSCRIPTION', this descriptor is often linked to unwanted or forgotten recurring charges.
AUDIBLE.COM
πHidden subscription trap
Generic Audible charge that can be legitimate but is also frequently associated with unwanted renewals after free trials.