Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors
1,224 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
COFFEE SUPPLY
⚠️Unauthorized recurring charge
A generic descriptor for a coffee supply service that may appear as an unrecognized or unauthorized charge on a statement.
COVID TEST KIT
⚠️Unordered medical supplies billing
Billing for COVID test kits that were never ordered or received, often targeting Medicare beneficiaries.
CREDIT - UNAUTHORIZED CHARGE REFUND
⚠️Unauthorized charge
A descriptor indicating a refund for an unauthorized charge, suggesting a previous scam or billing error.
CRT*Lexington Law
⚠️Credit repair services with potential for unrecognized charges or misrepresentation
CRT*Lexington Law" appears as a credit transaction descriptor for Lexington Law, a credit repair service. While the company is legitimate, some charges may be unrecognized by consumers, leading to disputes.
CRT*LEXINGTON LAW NORTH SALT
⚠️Credit repair services with potential for unrecognized charges or misrepresentation
CRT*LEXINGTON LAW NORTH SALT" appears as a credit transaction descriptor for Lexington Law, a credit repair service. While the company is legitimate, some charges may be unrecognized by consumers, leading to disputes.
CTLPMODERN LEASING MI CLIVE IA
⚠️Suspicious small charge / Card testing
Small, strange charges like these are often indicators of card testing fraud, where scammers make small transactions to verify stolen credit card information before larger fraudulent purchases.
Dales Shop Charge
⚠️Unrecognized/Potential Fraud
Charge appearing on credit card statements that users often don't recognize, prompting investigation into its legitimacy.
ELD GG
⚠️Unrecognized charge, potentially related to online gaming or entertainment services, or fraudulent activity.
A shortened version of Eldorado GG, often unrecognized by cardholders.
ELDORADO GAMES
⚠️Unrecognized charge, potentially related to online gaming or entertainment services, or fraudulent activity.
A variation of Eldorado GG, often unrecognized by cardholders.
Eldorado GG
⚠️Unrecognized charge, potentially related to online gaming or entertainment services, or fraudulent activity.
A charge from an online gaming platform that cardholders may not recognize, leading to disputes.
F1Nc Us
🔄Hidden subscription/Unrecognized online purchase
Unfamiliar charge that can be a forgotten subscription, an online purchase with a mismatched merchant name, or a trial service converting to a paid one.
FOODAPP*SVC FEE
⚠️Deceptive service fee
A small, recurring 'service fee' appearing on statements, often associated with a food delivery app, which is difficult to identify or cancel.
G.co/helppay#
⚠️Unauthorized Google One charge
A customer reported a $2.15 charge on their credit card statement from 'G.co/helppay#' for Google One, which they did not authorize.
GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD
⚠️Unrecognized charge
A temporary hold charge from Google that may appear on bank statements, sometimes a precursor to unauthorized transactions.
GOOGLE PLAY
⚠️Unauthorized Android/Fortnite charges
Descriptor for Fortnite purchases made on Android devices; can appear in unauthorized transactions.
Google Play (fake gameplay footage)
⚠️Deceptive app advertising
Users complained about apps on Google Play using fake gameplay footage in advertisements, leading to misleading purchases.
Google Storage
⏱️Unspecified charge for cancelled service/Exceeding free trial limits
Charges appearing as "Google Storage" can be for a Google Storage plan that was believed to be cancelled or for Google Cloud services exceeding free trial limits, often difficult to resolve with Google.
H&R BLOCK
⚠️Unrecognized Charge
A general descriptor for H&R Block charges that users may not immediately recognize, potentially due to forgotten services or unexpected fees.
HIGH FIVE
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Descriptor for the High Five magazine subscription from Highlights for Children.
HIGHLIGHTS
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Generic descriptor for Highlights for Children subscriptions or purchases.
HINT.APP
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Mentioned as a scam site with subscription tricks, but specific charge details are not readily available in the provided context.
KIWICO SUBSCRIPTION
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Clear descriptor for a KiwiCo subscription, often associated with auto-renewal issues.
Landingss Com
🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charge
A merchant name that may appear on credit card statements for online services or subscriptions. Can be legitimate or unauthorized.
Microsoft 365
🔄Accidental duplicate purchase or unauthorized recurring subscription
Users reported being charged for Microsoft 365 multiple times, either due to accidental duplicate purchases or unauthorized recurring subscriptions that are difficult to cancel or get refunded.