Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

Fraudulent entity sending mailers for fake debt collection, impersonating legitimate lenders like Advance America.

Sells fake Brooks shoes at discounted prices. Not an authorized retailer, numerous complaints of low-quality items.

Company associated with illegal payday lending operations and deceptive practices.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Cerebral, Inc. for deceptive cancellation policies, unauthorized data sharing, and negative option billing.

A descriptor associated with fraudulent charities mimicking legitimate children's cancer organizations, often involving deceptive fundraising practices.

Fraudulent home warranty services known for denying legitimate claims after customers have paid significant amounts.

One of the names used by scammers who frequently change their names to avoid scrutiny in advance fee loan scams.

Company associated with Northwest Registered Agent, known for making unauthorized transactions.

A user reported CreditNinja making unauthorized $20 deductions from their account, totaling $140, despite a loan of $800.

Multiple pending transactions for gift cards from various vendors, indicating unauthorized purchases.

Multiple pending transactions for gift cards from various vendors, indicating unauthorized purchases.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against David Barnett for deceptive 'free trial' offers and unauthorized negative option billing.

Charges users for unwanted subscriptions or auto-shipments, often after a trial offer, with significant difficulty in cancellation and refunds.

Charges from DicksClearanceLive.Com are from scam websites impersonating Dick's Sporting Goods, often advertised on social media. Consumers report paying for items that are never received.

Deceptive billing notices sent under this name for domain registration/renewal, leading to unauthorized payments.

A direct descriptor for DraftKings. Complaints indicate significant unauthorized charges, often linked to account takeovers or fraudulent activity.

One of the names used by scammers who frequently change their names to avoid scrutiny in advance fee loan scams.

A charge from a company with a legitimate-sounding name offering fraudulent educational financial services.

A high-value charge for an escrow fee that is part of a real estate wire fraud scam, where funds are diverted to a fraudulent account.

An unauthorized charge from a fraudulent entity impersonating a legitimate escrow service, often appearing during real estate transactions.

Experian service deceptively marketed as a credit freeze, leading to recurring monthly charges for a service that should be free or is not clearly explained.

Users are charged for multiple subscriptions without consent after a free trial, leading to significant financial harm and difficulty in obtaining refunds.

A descriptor related to fake dental insurance, often associated with phishing attempts for credit card and social security information.

A phone number used for phishing scams and other criminal activities, leading to people losing their savings.