subscription Fraudulent Charges
582 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
CEREBRUMIQ
🔄Hidden subscription trap, unauthorized charges after a low-cost trial
Users are lured by a low-cost IQ test or trial, then charged significantly higher amounts for unwanted subscriptions. Cancellation is difficult, and unauthorized charges are common.
Candy AI
🔄Unauthorized AI chatbox/girlfriend subscription
Multiple users report unauthorized charges from "Candy AI" for an AI chatbox/girlfriend service, often linked to EverAI, with difficulty in cancellation.
BUY. BLISS BRANDS
🔄Hidden subscription trap (Keto/CBD products)
Consumers are charged recurring monthly fees for Keto/CBD products under obscure merchant names like "BUY. BLISS BRANDS" after an initial purchase, without clear consent for subscription.
BUY TRIPLEX BOOST
🔄Hidden subscription trap (Keto/CBD products)
Consumers are charged recurring monthly fees for Keto/CBD products under obscure merchant names like "BUY TRIPLEX BOOST" after an initial purchase, without clear consent for subscription.
BUY SUPREME CBD
🔄Hidden subscription trap (Keto/CBD products)
Consumers are charged recurring monthly fees for Keto/CBD products under obscure merchant names like "BUY SUPREME CBD" after an initial purchase, without clear consent for subscription.
BOTANICAL FARMS
🔄Hidden subscription trap (Keto/CBD products)
Consumers are charged recurring monthly fees for Keto/CBD products under obscure merchant names like "BOTANICAL FARMS" after an initial purchase, without clear consent for subscription.
BLINKIST TEAM LICENSE BERLIN
🔄Unauthorized corporate subscription
A descriptor for a Blinkist team license, which can appear as an unauthorized charge if not explicitly approved by the cardholder.
Babbel.com
🔄Unauthorized subscription renewal
A charge from Babbel.com for an unauthorized subscription renewal, often due to auto-renewal policies that are difficult to cancel.
AskNebula App
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Similar to 'Nebula', charges from 'AskNebula App' appear on statements after a low initial payment, leading to unexpected recurring deductions.
Debit Purchase -visa Ipsy *subscrip888-7694526 Ca
🔄Hidden subscription/Unauthorized charges
VISA debit purchase descriptor for IPSY subscription, often reported as unauthorized or difficult to cancel.
AskNebula
🔄Hidden subscription trap
An astrology app that enrolls users into recurring, often expensive, subscriptions after a small initial payment, with unclear consent.
apple.com/bill
🔄Unauthorized charges / Hidden subscription
Users report recurring unauthorized charges appearing as 'apple.com/bill' on their statements, often for varying amounts, with Apple having no record of these purchases, indicating fraudulent activity or compromised payment information.
APPDEALSTODAY
🔄Unauthorized recurring charge/Subscription trap
A recurring charge from "APPDEALSTODAY" that users report as unauthorized and linked to hidden subscriptions, often from PrintYourPlaces.com.
DIGITALCONTENTAPPS
🔄Unauthorized recurring charge / Hidden subscription
Users report recurring unauthorized charges, often for $38.77. It appears to be a hidden subscription or fraudulent charge, with many users disputing the charges with their banks.
appcontentdigital
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Similar to "digitalcontentapps," "appcontentdigital" was reported as a source of unauthorized recurring charges, often $38.77, following purchases from sites like Print Your Places. This indicates a hidden subscription scam.
ANCESTRY.COM
🔄Unauthorized charge / Hidden subscription trap
Unauthorized charge for Ancestry.com subscription, often after a free trial or unexpected renewal.
ANCESTRY-SUBSCRIPTION
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Recurring subscription fee for Ancestry services, often difficult to cancel or unexpectedly renewed.
ANCESTRY-MEMBERSHIP
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Recurring membership fee for Ancestry services, often difficult to cancel or unexpectedly renewed.
Allocated Waiver $199.00
🔄Fake property fee / Subscription scam
A 'FINAL NOTICE' letter is sent regarding a property, requesting an 'Allocated Waiver $199.00'. This is not a check and is not affiliated with the real lenders. The letter is designed to look official to trick the recipient into paying the fee, often recurring.
ACTIVEWORKS MCC 7399
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
Credit card charges related to event registrations or services from Active Network, often flagged as suspicious.
Activeworks Endurance
🔄Hidden subscription trap / Unauthorized charges
Credit card charges related to event registrations or services from Active Network, often flagged as suspicious.
FOTOR
🔄Hidden subscription trap
Charges from 'FOTOR', typically $19.99 for a subscription, where users report unauthorized charges after free trials or difficulty with cancellations.
FUZZY PET HEALTH
🔄Unauthorized recurring charge / Hidden subscription trap
Fuzzy Pet Health continued to charge users after their subscription was supposed to end or after the company shut down, making it difficult for users to cancel or get refunds.
GEEK SQUAD RENEWAL
🔄Hidden Subscription/Unauthorized Warranty Renewal
Unauthorized or misleading charges for Geek Squad extended warranty renewals, often appearing as hidden subscriptions.